Duet performance by Sitar Exponent, Azeem Ahmed Alvi & Tabla Player Ustad Akram Khan at Amphitheater, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg > 5pm on 21st December 2014
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Venue : Amphitheater, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi - 110001
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Narest Metro Station - 'Mandi House' Gate No. 1 (Blue Line and Violet Line)
Area : Mandi House Area About The Show :
Sitar Player Azeem Alvi’s composition has been composed in different taals like Rupak, Ektaal, Teental. Azeem Alvi will play Raag Yaman with Alaap Jod Jhaha. The composition in Rupak Tala will start after half beat. On the other hand Ustad Akram Khan will accompany the taals on table.
About Azeem Ahmed Alvi :
Azeem Ahmed Alvi, is one of India’s leading & Internationally known artist in World Music. Born in the family of classical Indian music as a tradition for six generations, he is deeply rooted in the Indian classical music and studied under Ustad Mohsin Ali Khan till the age of six. He gained his true potential and skill India’s biggest Sitar living legend, also from this family and his 'Guru' Padmashree awarded, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and his father the renowned and respected Sitar maestros Ustad Sayyed Ahmed Alvi.
Azeem Ahmed Alvi gave his first live performance at a tender age of twelve for a competition. After having been awarded a National Scholarship by the Government of India, he went on to perform at various prestigious music festivals across the world, including India. From Japan to Germany, Azeem Ahmed Alvi has travelled the world and has ensured that the sound of traditional Indian music be heard live and loud in a variety of diverse interpretations. This led him to become a prominent music figure in the realm of contemporary Jazz music.
Only in his twenties, Azeem Ahmed Alvi has established a strong foothold in the contemporary music scene both, in India and abroad. Already known to be one of the foremost sitar players of the world, he aspires to bridge the gap between Indian classical and western contemporary music. Through his musical expertise, he has dabbled in diverse genres like Sufi, Flamenco, Jazz, Electronica & Western Classical music.
In 2012, he took his passion for traditional Indian music & the Sitar to a new level with the creation of his NGO, the Raag Mantra Music Foundation.
He has recently concluded his 15th European tour with Harry Stojka when he performed at the Jazz Festival in Vienna, Stuttgart in Germany at the World Music Festival, Jazz-Fest in Nurnberg, Germany amongst many others.
The musician’s sole purpose has forever been to inculcate a sense of pride and joy for the traditional Indian music. Through his work, he wishes to spread the Indian musical message across every musical ear – one note at a time!
About Akram Khan :
Akram Khan received his initial training in music from Late Ustad Niazu Khan who was famous for his technical style and guidance. He is also fortunate to have learnt from his great grandfather Ustad Mohd Shafi Khan. He continues his riyas and training under the able guidance of his father Ustad Ashmat Ali Khan.
He has also undergone formal training at The Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad and passed the Sangeet Praveen (Master Of Music) From there apart from Sangeet Visharad at Chandigarh. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
He is also a Top Grade Artist from All India Radio New Delhi.
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Duet performance by Sitar Exponent, Azeem Ahmed Alvi & Tabla Player Ustad Akram Khan at Amphitheater, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg > 5pm on 21st December 2014
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