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Ustad Abdul Karim Khan was
born on November 11,1882 in Kirana, a village in Uttar
Pradesh.
His original ancestors were
Hindu musicians. They later
embraced Islam. Abdul Karim
Khan received training in
music from his father, Kale
Khan. After his father`s
untimely death, he continued
his music lessons with his
uncle, Abdulla Khan and also
from Haider Khan. He was
influenced by Ustad Rahamat
Khan of Gwalior Gharana.
He blended some features of
Carnatic music with
Hindustani style. He
borrowed Raga Abhogi from
Carnatic music and
popularised it in North
India. He evolved a new
system of music notation.
He served the Royal Court of
Baroda State. Some of his
outstanding disciples were
Savai Gandharva, Suresh Babu
Mane, Hirabai Barodekar.
Ustad Abdul Karim Khan
passed away in the year 1937 |
Maestros
of India
