Ustad Rashid Khan - Aaj Radha Brij Ko Chali - Thumri in Raag Bhairavi

A beautiful Thumri in Raga Bhairavi performed by Late Ustad Rashid Khan #india #raga #bhairavi #thumri
Artists:
Vocal : Ustad Rashid Khan
Tanpura : Krishna Bongane & Nila Madhav Mohapatra
Tabla : Vijay Ghate
Harmonium : Sudhir Nayak

Track : Aaj Radha Brij Ko Chali
Raag : Bhairavi
Taal : Addha & Teen Taal

Producers : Neeraj Jaitley & Durga Jasraj

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Rashid Khan (1 July 1968 – 9 January 2024) was a prominent figure in Indian classical music, dedicated to the Hindustani tradition within the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana. Descending from the gharana's founder, Inayat Hussain Khan, Rashid Khan was celebrated not only for his musical prowess but also for his significant contributions to the genre. His Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2006, along with the Padma Bhushan in 2022, underscored his exceptional achievements in the field of arts.

Born in Sahaswan, Badayun, Uttar Pradesh, on 1 July 1968, Rashid Khan received initial training from his maternal grand-uncle, Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan, and was the nephew of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. Despite initially showing little interest in music, Rashid's innate talents were recognized by his uncle Ghulam Mustafa Khan, who provided him training in Mumbai. However, his main training came from Nissar Hussain Khan, known for his rigorous and disciplined approach to voice training.

Rashid Khan's musical journey began at the young age of eleven, giving his first concert, and by 1978, he performed at an ITC concert in Delhi. Joining the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (SRA) in Calcutta at the age of 14, he continued to hone his skills, eventually becoming acknowledged as a musician in 1994.

The Rampur-Sahaswan gayaki, characterized by medium-slow tempos, a full-throated voice, and intricate rhythmic play, was Rashid Khan's forte. Influenced by the styles of Amir Khan and Bhimsen Joshi, he incorporated slow elaboration in his vilambit khayals and showcased exceptional expertise in the use of sargams and sargam taankari. Rashid Khan's renderings were distinguished by emotional overtones in his melodic elaboration, introducing a touch of modernity to his style compared to his predecessors.

Not limited to traditional boundaries, Rashid Khan experimented with fusion, blending Hindustani music with lighter genres. His collaborations included the Sufi fusion recording "Naina Piya Se" and experimental concerts with western instrumentalist Louis Banks. Additionally, he engaged in jugalbandis with eminent musicians like sitarist Shahid Parvez.

Sadly, Rashid Khan's illustrious musical journey was cut short by illness. He battled cancer for an extended period, seeking treatment at the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital after a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Despite initially positive responses to treatment, his condition worsened on 23 December 2023. Admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata, he was placed on a ventilator for oxygen support and passed away on 9 January 2024, leaving behind a legacy that profoundly impacted the world of Indian classical music.