{"id":278,"date":"2015-02-24T19:42:48","date_gmt":"2015-02-24T19:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2016-03-15T02:55:37","modified_gmt":"2016-03-15T02:55:37","slug":"legacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/?page_id=278","title":{"rendered":"Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section et_section_regular\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/shuj-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_left\" \/>\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Shujaat Husain Khan<\/strong> is one of the greatest North Indian classical musicians of his generation. He belongs to the Imdad Khan gharana of the sitar and his style of playing sitar, known as the <em>gayaki ang<\/em>, is imitative of the subtleties of the human voice.<\/p>\n<p>Shujaat Khan&#8217;s musical pedigree extends seven generations. He is the son and disciple of the great sitarist Ustad Vilayat Khan, and his grandfather, Ustad Inayat Khan, his great-grandfather, Ustad Imdad Khan, and his great-great-grandfather, Ustad Sahebdad Khan, were all leading artists of their respective generations.Khan&#8217;s musical career began at the age of three when he began practicing on a specially made small sitar. By the age of six, he was recognized as a child prodigy and began giving public performances.\u00a0 Shujaat Khan has performed at all the prestigious music festivals in India and has performed throughout Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe. Audiences around the world are captivated by his unique style of sitar playing, his exceptional voice, and his intuitive and spontaneous approach to rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>In 1999, Khan performed as a soloist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and in 2007, he was the featured artist at musical concerts celebrating India&#8217;s 50th anniversary of independence at Carnegie Hall in New York, Paramount Theatre in Seattle, and Meyers Symphony Theater in Dallas. Khan was also the sole artist representing India in a special performance at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in Geneva commemorating India&#8217;s independence the same year. Alongside his many notable performances,\u00a0Khan has been a regularly featured artist at prestigious concert halls including Royal Albert Hall in London, Royce Hall in Los Angeles, and Congress Hall in Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>Shujaat Khan has also collaborated with different genres of music. <em>The Rain<\/em>, an album featuring Shujaat Khan and the Indo-Persian Ghazal ensemble, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004 for &#8220;Best Traditional World Music Album&#8221;.\u00a0 In January 2000, the <em><strong>Boston Herald<\/strong><\/em> listed Khan&#8217;s concert, along with luminaries like Seiji Ozawa and Luciano Pavarotti, as one of the top 25 upcoming cultural events for the year. Additionally, among the numerous awards and international recognition he has received, Khan&#8217;s <em>Lost Songs of the Silk Road<\/em> was honored on Amazon.com&#8217;s &#8220;The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time&#8221; list in August 2009.<\/p>\n<p>In 2010, Shujaat Khan worked with Asha Bhosle in releasing <em>Naina Lagai Ke<\/em>. The two performed in sell out concerts at Royal Festival Hall in London, and at concerts in Birmingham and Leicester. Their album was selected as a &#8220;Top Ten Best New Album Release&#8221; by the editor of <em>Songlines Magazine<\/em> and was featured in the magazine&#8217;s exclusive &#8220;Top of the World CD&#8221; in 2011.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_row --><div class=\"et_pb_row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/excellence-on-sitar.jpg\" alt=\"Excellence on the Sitar: Ustad Shujaat Khan &amp; Enayet Hossain\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_off\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BestofSitar1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_left\" \/>\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Excellence on the Sitar<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Enayet Hossain &#8211; Tabla<\/strong><br \/>\nLabel: Aimrec<br \/>\nRaga: Jhinjhoti, Bhatiyalli Dhun<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Excellence-Sitar-Ustad-Shujaat-Khan\/dp\/B00DHTXEW2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Buy from Amazon<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/excellence-on-the-sitar\/id203537173\" target=\"_blank\">Buy from iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text --><div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Introduction To Indian Classical Music Vol.1 : Best of Sitar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Over 4 Hours of Music for $7.99<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Featuring: Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Budhaditya Mukherjee, Shujaat Khan, Shahid Parvez Khan, Pandit Manilal Nag, Hidayat Khan, Shakir Khan &amp; Anjan Chattopadhyay<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/introduction-to-indian-classical\/id1084930075\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK TO BUY FROM ITUNES<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/sweet-melodies.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Melodies: Ustad Shujaat Khan &amp; Enayet Hossain\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_off\" \/>\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Sweet Melodies<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Enayet Hossain &#8211; Tabla<\/strong><br \/>\nLabel &#8211; Aimrec<br \/>\nRagas: Gaur Malhar, Durga, Pahadi, Bhairavi<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sweet-Melodies-Ustad-Shujaat-Khan\/dp\/B00DHTXG4I\/\" target=\"_blank\">Buy from Amazon<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/sweet-melodies\/id513753708\" target=\"_blank\">Buy from iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_row --><div class=\"et_pb_row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"et_pb_space et_pb_divider\" style='border-color: #757575;' \/>\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_row --><div class=\"et_pb_row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/hid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_left\" \/>\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Hidayat Hussain Khan<\/strong> began his formal training of Indian classical vocal music from his legendary father Ustad Vilayat Khan at the age of 4 and continued it until he was 14. From Khan Sahib, He learned to sing &#8220;Khayal&#8221; and a variety of other forms of Indian classical music. During this time he performed at various concerts including performances at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center in New York.\u00a0 At the age of 14, Ustad Vilayat Khan Sahib initiated him formaly into sitar. This was followed by intensive sitar training which consisted of hours of riyaaz (practice) and taleem (training) every day. His vocal music training helped him develop as a sitarist and quickly catapulted onto the stage.\u00a0 Hidayat has performed all over the world. This includes major performances in Europe, Japan, USA, Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada, Singapore and India. Recently he completed a tour in Italy where the press commented on his ability to caress and invoke the primordial sound of creation (nada Brahma). He believes in sincere &#8220;riyaz&#8221; to take him heights of artistic endeavor.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights of Hidayat&#8217;s performances is the melodic movements that completely replicate the human voice in the true form of &#8220;gayaki ang&#8221;. This style of sitar playing was introduced by his father, Ustad Vilayat Khan. In order to enhance this style more in Hidayat&#8217;s sitar playing, his father initiated him into vocal music first.\u00a0 Multidimensional is a word that can be used to describe this performer, as he has taken part in musical compositions for films worldwide, including Mira Nair&#8217;s Kamasutra. In 1999, he completed a background track for the Discovery Channel program on tigers titled &#8220;Tracking a Legend&#8221;. On my hear vocal presentations which at times accompany his sitar recitals. His style and presence on stage lead the audience to be enraptured with his performance. Hidayat takes keen interest in teaching music to interested students.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_row --><div class=\"et_pb_row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/yaman-hidayat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_off\" \/><div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Album: Yaman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Enayet Hossain &#8211; Tabla<\/strong><br \/>\nRagas: Yaman, Maand<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yaman-Hidayat-Khan\/dp\/B00DHW759W\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Buy from Amazon<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/yaman-sitar\/id635506552\" target=\"_blank\">Buy from iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Saaz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_off\" \/><div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p>Album: Saaz<br \/>\nEnayet Hossain &#8211; Tabla<br \/>\nRagas: Shyam Kalyan<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Saaz-Hidayat-Hussain-Enayet-Hossain\/dp\/B005GR1JI4\/\" target=\"_blank\">Buy on Amazon<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/saaz-raga-shyam-kalyan-sitar\/id635487849\" target=\"_blank\">Buy on iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/CelestiaRagas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_off\" \/><div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Album: Celestial Ragas<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Enayet Hossain &#8211; Tabla<\/strong><br \/>\nRagas: Shudh Maloo, Sindhi Bhairavi<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Celestial-Ragas-Hidayat-Khan\/dp\/B00EW3XEWM\" target=\"_blank\">Buy on Amazon<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/celestial-ragas\/id696481990\" target=\"_blank\">Buy on iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column --><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/vilayatkhan.com\/vk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/innervision-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_image et_pb_animation_off\" \/><div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Album: Inner Vision (Fusion)<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00MEXVD0W\/\" target=\"_blank\">Buy on Amazon<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/inner-vision\/id898511181\" target=\"_blank\">Buy on iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_row -->\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_section -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shujaat Husain Khan is one of the greatest North Indian classical musicians of his generation. 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