Saptak Podcast I Episode - 157 I The Gayaki of Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan

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Saptak Podcast
Episode – 157

Title: The Gayaki of Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan
Presenter: Shri Shadaj Iyer
Sponsor: Shri Prakash Bhagwati

About the Presenter:
Shri Shadaj Iyer is a student of Saptak School of music learning under Ustad Shaukat Hussain Khan Sahab of Agra Atrauli Gharana. Shadaj competed in the first-ever classical reality show organized by Spic Macay and was amongst the finalists in the open category. He was also adjudged the Classical Voice of India (juniors)and Classical Voice of Gujarat at the Sangeet Milon Competition held at Lucknow.

Details of the Recording:
Rec 1
Raag: Gaud Malhar

Rec 2
Raag: Sohini
Taal: Drut Teental
Composition: Pyara Mainda Nazar Nahi Aavenda
Source: Personal

About the Artists:
Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan (1895–1962) was an Indian classical singer and teacher belonging to the Agra Gharana. Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan composed bandishes in many ragas under the pen name "Pran Piya". Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan received his early training in Hindustani classical music from his father Ustad Nathan Khan. After his father's death, he was trained by his uncles Ustad Kallan Khan and Mohammad Baksh. He was also trained by the renowned musician Ustad Faiyaz Khan.