Ustad Abdul Karim Khan (Kannada: ಅಬ್ದುಲ್ ಕರೀಂ ಖಾನ್, Devanagari: अब्दुल करीम ख़ान) lived from November 10, 1872 to 1937. He is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in Hindustani music of the 20th century. Abdul Karim Khan was born in Kirana (Uttar Pradesh, North India) in to the Kirana musical family which traced its roots to musician brothers Ghulam Ali and Ghulam Maula. His father, Kale Khan was the grand son of Ghulam Ali. Karim Khan received training under uncle Abdulla Khan and father Kale Khan. He also received guidance from another uncle Nanhe Khan. Apart … read more
Ustad Abdul Karim Khan (Kannada: ಅಬ್ದುಲ್ ಕರೀಂ ಖಾನ್, Devanagari: अब्दुल करीम ख़ान) lived from November 10, 1872 to 1937. He is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in Hindustani music of the 20th century. Abdul Karim Khan was born in Kirana (Uttar Pradesh, North India) in … read more
Ustad Abdul Karim Khan (Kannada: ಅಬ್ದುಲ್ ಕರೀಂ ಖಾನ್, Devanagari: अब्दुल करीम ख़ान) lived from November 10, 1872 to 1937. He is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in Hindustani music of the 20th century. Abdul Karim Khan was born in Kirana (Uttar Pradesh, North India) in to the Kirana musical family which traced its roots to musician brothers… read more