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Ustad Bismillah Khan (born Qamaruddin Khan, 21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006), often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument.
May 6, 2024 · Bismillah Khan, Indian musician who played a ceremonial woodwind instrument, the shehnai, with such expressive virtuosity that he became a leading Indian classical music artist, and his name was indelibly linked with his instrument.
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Jul 9, 2015 · The 'Best Of' series presents to the listener the finest and most famous repertoire from different aspects in classical music. This audio jukebox includes some of the most popular Shehnai ...
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Aug 21, 2006 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bismillah Khan, the legendary musician who popularized the shehnai, a wind instrument, as a classical art form. Discover how he played on the eve of India's independence, performed in various countries, and spread the message of harmony through his music.
Mar 21, 2018 · Ustad Bismillah Khan's last wish, to be able to perform at the India Gate as a tribute to the martyrs, remained unfulfilled after he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. A day of national mourning...
Aug 21, 2006 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ustad Bismillah Khan, a legendary shehnai player who won the Bharat Ratna award and performed worldwide. He was a devout Muslim, a symbol of India's religious pluralism and a simple man who refused to fly or act in films.
Ustad Bismillah Khan (born Qamaruddin Khan, 21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006), often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument.
