Sarod Trilogy with Maestro Amjad Ali Khan
Amjad Ali Khan is an award-winning sixth-generation sarod virtuoso from the Bangash lineage credited with the creation and development of the sarod. Trained by his father, the legendary Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad performed his first recital at the age of six. Recognized by Songlines magazine as “one of the 20th Century’s greatest masters of the sarod,” he has not only preserved the sarod’s legacy but has also enhanced the instrument with new dimensions by skillfully blending innovation with a deep respect for tradition. For this performance, he will be accompanied by his two sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, who carry forward the family’s extraordinary musical legacy.
Amjad Ali Khan is one of the undisputed masters of the music world. Born into a legendary lineage as the son of sarod maestro Haafiz Ali Khan, he gave his first performance at the age of six and is credited with reinventing the technique of playing the sarod. His distinguished career spans over six decades, marked by a Grammy nomination, the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum, UNICEF’s National Ambassadorship, and the Fukuoka Cultural Grand Prize. He has performed at iconic venues including Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. His acclaimed concerto Samaagam has been presented by leading orchestras around the globe. A dedicated educator and collaborator, he has served as visiting professor at Stanford and the University of New Mexico, and recently joined Joe Walsh, Gwen Stefani, and Jon Bon Jovi for VetsAid. His Prayers EP embodies his lifelong mission to unite traditions through music.
Sarod virtuosos Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash embody a legacy seven generations deep, as sons and disciples of the legendary Amjad Ali Khan. Honoring the depth of Indian classical music while embracing contemporary collaboration, their performances unite tradition with innovation—heard on stages like Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. They have collaborated with Derek Trucks, Sharon Isbin, and leading orchestras including the New Jersey Symphony and Moscow State Philharmonic. With their father, they released Strings for Peace, and created Prayers with Joe Walsh, featuring icons like Stewart Copeland and Nathan East. Winners of the Global Music Award for Peace Worshippers, they bring both technical mastery and lyrical depth to global audiences. In 2020, they joined Gwen Stefani and Jon Bon Jovi for VetsAid, and are now Associate Artists at Wigmore Hall, committed to five seasons of bold, cross-cultural musical storytelling.