Khadim Hussain Khan

Khadim Hussain Khan (1907 – 11 January 1993) was an Indian classical music singer born in Atrauli, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, India.[1]

Early life

Khadim Hussain Khan was born in Atrauli, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh in 1907.[1] Initiated into music by his father Altaf Hussain Khan, he went on to learn from his grand uncle Ustad Kallan Khan. They were both court musicians of the Jaipur Kingdom in present-day Rajasthan, India.[1][2]

Musical career

Khadim Hussain Khan settled in Bombay in the late twenties and was associated with musical life in Mumbai for several decades. He was a capable performer, with the ability to show forth the unique features of the Agra gharana style of singing and all its eight angs. However, it was as a music teacher that he will be remembered by. Although he had been a broadcaster since the inception of All India Radio (AIR), he made teaching music his life's mission. Among his students are Ustad Latafat Hussain Khan, Saguna Kalyanpur, Lalith J. Rao and Babanrao Haldankar.[1][3]

He also was a composer of bandishes and taranas under the nom-de-plume of "Sajan Piya". A number of his compositions are still used by Agra gharana performers today. He composed a number of bhajans as well.[1]

Awards and recognitions

Death

Khadim Hussain Khan died on 11 January 1993 at age 86.[1]

References
  1. "Celebrated Masters - Khadim Hussain Khan". ITC Sangeet Research Academy website. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. Khadim Hussain Khan 'Sajan Piya' on SwarGanga Music Foundation website Retrieved 9 January 2022
  3. Profile of Khadim Hussin Khan on Vijaya Parrikar Library website Retrieved 9 January 2022
  4. "Padma Awards (1954 - 2013)" (PDF). Government of India website. p. 69. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
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