Here’s a what’s what of Agra Gharana>> Agra Gharana uses the nom-tom alaap of dhrupadic traditions. By Anju Maskeri | Posted 03-Jul-2016With stalwarts of the Agra Gharana performing in the city, here’s what you need to know about this school of musicGhulam Hasnain Khan, the most prominent representative and a torchbearer of the Agra gharana, prefers to be known as Raja Miyan. Having been part of the Gharana since the age of eight, Khan tells us what makes Agra Gharana one of the most complex yet enriching schools of classical music. “Whenever you talk about Agra gayaki, it’s blasphemy if you don’t start with Aftab-E-Mousiki Ustad Faiyaz Khan Sahab,” says Khan. Ustad Faiyaz Khan Sahab is considered a legendary figure in the recent history of Hindustani classical music.

Source: Mid-Day July 03, 2016 06:33 UTC