Artist Profiles: Mustafa Raza

Dr. Mustafa Raza
Dr Mustafa Raza was born in 1958 in Delhi, in a famous family of vichitra veena players. He belongs to the Beenkar, Patiala and Moradabad Gharana (music schools). These Gharana play an important role in the Indian music world.

His father, Ustad Ahmed Raza Khan, taught Dr. Raza veena and classical music at an early age, as per the family tradition. Dr. Raza introduced and popularized this instrument to foreign audiences and has many disciples in various counties.

He has a Doctorate M.D (A Medicine) and is a Selection Grade Artist All India Radio, Delhi. Dr. Reza also has a diploma in Hindustani Music. He was given a gold medal in a competition of Hindustani Music and won prizes in various music conferences and Sangeet Sammelans.

He has shown the developed personal style of Gayakiang for Raga and expression of the artist, which requires refined and sublime spirit, which is only developed from never lasting practice (Sadhana).

Discography:

The Tradition Of Khyal On Vichitravina / La Tradition Du Khyâl À La Vichitravina – Patiala Gharana (Makar, 1996
Masters Of The Indian Sitar & Veena (ARC Music, 1997)
Art of Indian Veena (ARC Music)
India – Classical Music: Sounds Of The Veena (ARC Music, 2011)

Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.

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One Reply to “Artist Profiles: Mustafa Raza”

  1. Raza bhaia I am in delhi from the 14 of june for few days.my number is 919464382838…..918699373787.would like to spend some time with you.please let me know if you have some time paul

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