The sarod maestro launched his book, Master On Masters.
Suman Guha Mozumder attends sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's Ode to Peace concert at the United Nations in memory of the victims of 9/11.
Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walked the ramp with sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash for designer Zubair Kirmani on Day One of the Kolkata Fashion Week. Here's what he had to say regarding the experience.
The second edition of the Kolkata Fashion Week began on a promising note on Wednesday with ace designers and interesting showstoppers\nshowcasing their talent and creativity.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan may lost out on a Grammy win at the 52nd Grammy awards but the maestro is very happy for A R Rahman, who won two Grammies this year.
Sarod superstar Ustad Amjad Ali Khan pays tribute to sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar
Reader Ritesh Aggarwal sends us a photograph.
Indian classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been playing for the last 45 years, has gone missing while he was returning to Delhi from London by a British Airways flight.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been strumming for the last 45 years, was restored to the iconic musician by British Airways after it went missing on a flight while he was returning to Delhi from London on Saturday night.
The 70-year-old artiste, who was to perform at the Royal Festival Hall next month, had said that he was "shocked and appalled" at the rejection of his visa application.
Khan said he was to perform at the Royal festival Hall in London next month.
Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan on Sunday said writers and artistes who returned their awards "are not mad" but pained at the situation in the country, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should rein in people responsible for it as there is lot of hope from him.
Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, Sitar maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and music composer AR Rahman also paid tributes to the musician.
'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'
The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain. There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm. I have no selfies or autographs to remember him by, but I will never forget his most generous and gracious gift to me -- one day in heaven, among the celestial ensemble of Indian music.
Puttaparthi, the abode of Sri Satya Sai Baba, on Monday witnessed a beautiful symphony of sound and spirit as thousands of devotees from across the world, important dignitaries and well renowned artists gathered to join the 85th birthday of the renowned spiritual guru.
The actress turned 59 and became the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Traditional World Music category for his album Ancient Sounds. He talks about what the award means to him.
Designer Sanjana Jon had a star-studded finale on Day Two of the WLIFW with celebs galore walking the ramp. Check it out.
Celebrities from different fields were present at the Urja Awards 2019.
Renowned percussionist Pt Subhankar Banerjee died after battling Covid-19 for two months at a private hospital in Kolkata, his family said on Thursday. He was 54.
The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.
It was designed by none other than his BFF, Gauri Khan.
'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'
'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.'
We can't take our eyes off the dress, what about you?
Singers and other artistes react to Pakistan ghazal singer Ghulam Ali's decision to cancel all shows in India till 'things settle down in the nation'.
Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.
As we celebrate his 92nd birthday today, we asked members of the film fraternity to list their personal favourites.
The Bachchans, Shabhana attend a birthday party...Rana promotes a movie...
'She was a modern-day Tansen among the female classical vocalists of the country.' Musicians and film folk pay rich tribute to Kishori Amonkar.
Expressing solidarity with the 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday said he has decided to suspend hosting of a talk show on Sansad TV until the suspension of the legislators is revoked and a "semblance of bipartisanship restored to the conduct of Parliament".
'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'
Amol Palekar tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he captured Kishori Amonkar's life in his documentary called Bhinna Shadaj.
Sarod brothers Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash are waiting to take their creation, the Erod, to the world.
An increasing number of young classical musicians are dabbling in fusion music, discovers Aditi Divekar.
'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'
During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.
Shobha Deepak Singh, whose association with the legendary Kishori Amonkar, spanned 35 years, shares her memories of the musical genius.
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