Draft:Waseem Ahmed Khan
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Comment: At my first glance, I was thinking to accept it but since, Times of India is not generally considered as relaible source for it please see WP:TIMESOFINDIA. I would refer to address WP:THREE. Fade258 (talk) 03:15, 3 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: To meet notability guidelines, please add one more high-quality, independent, and secondary source like this that offer substantial coverage of the topic. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 10:50, 23 May 2025 (UTC)
Ustad Waseem Ahmed Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 50–51) Kolkata, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation | Classical vocalist |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Ustad Waseem Ahmed Khan (born 1974) is an Indian classical vocalist and a prominent exponent of the Agra gharana, one of the traditional schools of Hindustani classical music. Known for his mastery of the dhrupad-influenced khayal style, Khan has earned critical acclaim for his performances across India and abroad.
Early life and training
[edit]Waseem Ahmed Khan was born in Kolkata into a family of renowned musicians of the Agra gharana. He is the grandson of Ustad Basheer Khan and Ustad Ata Hussain Khan (also known as "Ratan Piya"), and was trained by his father, Ustad Naseem Ahmed Khan. In 1999, he became a scholar at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata, where he trained under his grand-uncle, Ustad Shafi Ahmed Khan.
Career
[edit]Khan gave his first public performance at the age of ten. He rose to prominence after his well-received performance at the 61st Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav in Pune in 2013.[1]
Since then, Khan has performed at major festivals including the Darbar Festival in London, the Parampara Festival in New Delhi, and the Bhilwara Sur Sangam in Delhi. His 2024 duet performance with sitar maestro Budhaditya Mukherjee was praised for its fusion of vocal and instrumental virtuosity.[2]
Musical style
[edit]Khan is known for upholding the robust dhrupad-based khayal style characteristic of the Agra gharana. His renditions often feature intricate bol-bant, bol-taan, and layakari. Critics have praised his in-depth approach to rare ragas. Reviewing a 2019 performance, music critic Shailaja Khanna highlighted his interpretation of Raga Purvi and the rarely-heard Raga Dhanashri.[3]
Reception
[edit]The Hindu has described Khan as “a prominent vocalist of the Agra gharana,” noting his emphasis on spirituality in music and his dedication to preserving gharana tradition.[4]
His 2020 performance at a music festival in Nagpur was described as one that “set the stage on fire” with his blending of ragas and vocal improvisation.[5]
Teaching and mentorship
[edit]Khan is a senior guru at the Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust, an institute founded by Ustad Rashid Khan. He is active in music education and regularly conducts workshops and lecture-demonstrations under SPICMACAY and similar cultural organizations.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Dileep Athavale (14 December 2013). "Budding artistes, seasoned performers regale". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Bhilwara Sur Sangam 2024 wraps up in grandeur". The Times of India. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Shailaja Khanna (10 December 2019). "Paramparik festival looks to promote Indian classical music". The Asian Age. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Pradeep, K. (19 September 2019). "Music without spirituality is meaningless". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Shreya Tinkhede (17 February 2020). "Fusion of dance, classical vocal, instruments impresses". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Shubhi Tandon (29 August 2014). "Classical strains". The Telegraph. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
External links
[edit]- Profile at Darbar Festival
- Biography at Aga Khan Museum
- G5A Baithak performance
- World Music Central – Darbar Festival 2021
- Barbican Centre concert page
- Raag-Mala Toronto concert
- BookMyShow profile
- Basant Bahar artist listing
- Bangalore International Centre event
- IMS Houston concert
- Belur Math classical concert listing
- Cadence Entertainment artist page
- Archive on MPositive