Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

March 16, 2016 16:10

Eminent Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan, one of the best-known players of the instrument after the legendary Bismillah Khan, passed away in Kolkata following prolonged illness. He was 77.

Suffering from kidney related problems, he was hospitalised for the past few days and breathed his last on Wednesday morning, family members said.

He is survived by his five sons, five daughters and a number of grandchildren.

Representing the Benaras school of Shehnai music, he was felicitated with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2009 for his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music.

He hailed from a family of renowned Shehnai exponents from Benaras and was known for his innovative style and mastery over the classical and semi-classical and folk music repertoire.

Khan had performed in several countries including Belgium, Russia, Switzerland, France, Tunisia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hongkong and the Philippines.

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