'No heir': How sarod maestro Ustad Irfan Khan is carrying forward his musical legacy
Renowned sarod maestro Ustad Irfan Khan is the eighth-generation and last descendant of India’s Lucknow–Shahjahanpur Gharana. In this podcast, he shares insights into the distinctive style and rich legacy of his Gharana within Indian classical music. Listen in as he traces the lineage of Ustad Niamatullah Khan—the founder of the Gharana—and his connection to the descendants of the legendary Tansen, while also exploring the evolution of the Afghan rabab into the modern sarod.
SBS Hindi · SBS Audio
March 4, 202613m 14s
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Renowned sarod maestro Ustad Irfan Khan is the eighth-generation and last descendant of India’s Lucknow–Shahjahanpur Gharana. In this podcast, he shares insights into the distinctive style and rich legacy of his Gharana within Indian classical music. Listen in as he traces the lineage of Ustad Niamatullah Khan—the founder of the Gharana—and his connection to the descendants of the legendary Tansen, while also exploring the evolution of the Afghan rabab into the modern sarod.