The latest rendition of “Mast Qalandar” breathes new life into a classic Sufi folk song cherished across South Asia for centuries. This version is a…
Mast Qalandar: A Contemporary Fusion of Sufi Tradition and Sarod Mastery
Tag: Ayaan Ali Bangash
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2022 Program
The 29th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will take place September 22-25, 2022 in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. The festival is named in part…
Magnificent Sarod and Guitar Interchange
Sharon Isbin, Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash – Strings for Peace (Zoho Music, 2020) Strings for Peace is a fabulous…
Deeply Expressive Sarod
Amjad Ali Khan – Mohsha (Real World Records, 2005/2019 reissue) Amjad Ali Khan’s highly acclaimed Mohsha album was originally released on April 25, 2005. It…
Sarod Titans Meet the Western Violin
Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash and Elmira Darvarova – Peace Worshipers (Affetto Records AF1706, 2017) Two of the world’s great…
Exquisite Sarod-Violin Collaboration
Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, Elmira Darvarova – Amalgam (Affetto Records, 2016) Amalgam is a beautiful collaboration between the world…