Ustad and disciple Pt. Sawai Gandharva

Ustad Abdul Karim Khan

Ustad Abdul Karim Khan lived from November 11, 1872 to 1937. He is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in Hindustani music of the 20th century. DISCiPLE, Miles Gordon Technologys first product, was a floppy disk interface for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer. ... A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grade OR-1). ... Rambhau Kundgolkar, better known as Sawai Gandharva, was a well known Hindustani vocalist. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The word Hindustani is an adjective used to denote a connection to India, or, more precisely, the historical region that encompasses Northern India, Pakistan, and nearby areas. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...

Abdul Karim Khan was born in Kirana (Uttar Pradesh, North India) in to the Kirana musical family which traced its roots to musician brothers Ghulam Ali and Ghulam Maula. His father, Kale Khan was the grand son of Ghulam Ali. Karim Khan received training under uncle Abdulla Khan and father Khale Khan. He also received guidance from another uncle Nanhe Khan. Apart from vocals and sarangi, he also learnt Veena (Bin), Sitar and Tabla. Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: उत्तर प्रदेश, Urdu: اتر پردیش), also popularly known by its acronym UP, is the fifth largest and the most populous state in India. ... The Indo-Gangetic Plain is a rich, fertile and ancient land encompassing most of northern and eastern India, the most populous parts of Pakistan, and virtually all of Bangladesh. ... Ghulam Ali (born 1940) is a famous Pakistani ghazal singer. ... Ghulam Ali (born 1940) is a famous Pakistani ghazal singer. ... Abdulla Khan (Abdollah Khan Ozbeg) (?-1598). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... A man playing a sarangi The sarangi is the most important bowed string instrument of Indias Hindustani classical music tradition. ... Premla Shahane playing a sitar, 1927 A sitar The sitar is a Hindustani classical instrument. ... The tabla is a widely popular Indian percussion instrument used in the classical, popular and religious music of the northern Indian subcontinent. ...

According to a story, he was initially a sarangi player, but decided to switch to vocals because of low status of sarangi players. In early years he used to sing with his brother Abdul Haq. Baroda ruler was impressed by this singing duo and made them the court musicians. This is where he met Tarabai Mane, who was the daughter of Sardar Maruti Rao Mane, a member of the royal family. When they decided to get married, they were ousted from Baroda. The couple settled down in Bombay. In 1922 Tarabai Mane left Abdul Karim Khan, which apparently had a major impact on his music - making it pensive and meditative. Karim Khan's first wife, Gafooran was the sister of another Kirana master Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, who was also his cousin. A man playing a sarangi The sarangi is the most important bowed string instrument of Indias Hindustani classical music tradition. ... This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ... 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Meditation usually refers to a state of extreme relaxation and concentration, in which the body is generally at rest and the mind quieted of surface thoughts. ...

Ustad Abdul Karim Khan was invited to the Mysore court, where he met famous Carnatic masters, which also influenced his music. In particular, the singing of his Sargam was a direct influence of Carnatic practice. He became a frequent visitor to Mysore Darbar which conferred on him the title Sangeet Ratna. On the way to Mysore, he used to stay with his brother in Dharwad, where he taught his most famous disciple, Sawai Gandharva. In 1913 he founded the Arya Sangeet Vidyalaya in Poona to teach students. He would whole heartedly teach all his students, unlike other family ustads of the era. He finally settled down in Miraj till his death in 1937 when returning from a concert tour of the south. Every year in August, commemorative music concerts are held in Miraj. Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Carnatic may mean: Carnatic, a region of Southern India Carnatic music SS Carnatic, a shipwrecked steamer This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Sargam is the Hindustani or North Indian equivalent to the western solfege. ... Rambhau Kundgolkar, better known as Sawai Gandharva, was a well known Hindustani vocalist. ... Link title1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Pune, formerly called Poona, is the second largest city (after Mumbai) in the state of Maharashtra, India. ... Isra is an Arabic word referring to what Muslims regard as Muhammads miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem - specifically, to the site of Masjid al-Aqsa - alluded to in Surat Al-Isra 1: سبحان الذي أسرى بعبده ليلاً من المسجد الحرام إلى المسجد الأقصى الذي باركنا حوله Glory...

The innovations he brought to his vocal style distinguishes Kirana style from others. The slow melodic development of the raga in Vilmabit (slow tempo) was the most characteristic aspect of his music. He worked hard to maintain his voice to be sweet and melodious, which shaped his music. The thumri style he developed was also quite different from the poorab or punjabi ang. His thumari progresses in a leisurely langour with ample abandonment. He was also the first hindustani musician to seriously study Carnatic system and probably the first to be invited to sing all over the south. He has even recorded a Thyagaraja Krithi. He was also influenced by Rehmet Khan of the Gwalior gharana and adopted the direct style of presentation. Thumri is a common style of light classical Indian music. ...

External Links

78 rpm recordings of Ustad's music