Raag Abhogi Kanhra (Khayal & Tarana) -by Nazakat~Salamat Duet

Raag Abhogi Kanhra (Khayal & Tarana)

Vocalists : Ustad Salamat Ali Khan & Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan

Tabla Player : Allah Ditta Khan

Sarangi Player : Zahoori Khan

A Syed Wajid's Presentation

*It is said that the "Sham Chaurasi Gharana" was founded in the 16th century by Hazrat Data Shajlal Shah , a contemporary of Miyan Tansen . He was born in 1556 and lived till 1605. Legend has it that the Rajput Raja Shyam Singh, at that time, ruled over 84 villages. Eighty Four, in Hindi, is 'Chaurasi'. So, it all started from this small village in the state of Punjab in Mughal India.

However, there is no written proof about the founder of the Gharana or how long this tradition goes. The Wikipedia page suggests that the Gharana was founded by a certain duo Miyan Chand Khan & Miyan Suraj Khan.

Whatever maybe the case, it is upto the historians to find out. For the music lovers of today's time, Sham Chaurasi can be related to only one collective being of Ustad Nazakat & Salamat Ali Khan. After the demise of the amazing duo, Sharafat Ali Khan and Shafqat Ali Khan carried forward the Sham Chaurasi tradition!

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