Ustad Alla Rakha Khan Flashcards
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Period
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1919 -2000 born in Phagwal Village Jammu. 80 kms from Lahore
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Guru
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Mian Qadar Baksh of Punjab gharana. Many diligently for hours
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Career
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Started as an accompanist in Lahore and then as an All India Radio staffer in Mumbai in 1940.
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Fame
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As pandit Ravi Shankar chief accompanist is 1960s. Was a master accompanist with great sensitivity and timing. Was also a great solo exponent with showmanship, improvisational skills and electric performer.
Bridged gap between Carnatic and Hindustani music by performing with Carnatic musicians
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Famous disciples
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Pandit Sankha Chatterjee, Pandit Yogesh Samshi, Anuradha Pal.
