Key facts
- Born
- 21 March 1916, Dumraon
- Died
- 21 August 2006, Varanasi
- State of birth
- Dumraon, Bihar
- Sector
- Music
- Profession
- Indian shehnai player (1916–2006)
- Gender
- Male
Biography
Ustad Bismillah Khan, often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. His virtuosity made him a leading Hindustani classical music artist. While the shehnai had importance as a folk instrument played primarily by musicians schooled in traditional ceremonies, Khan elevated its status and brought it to the concert stage.
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Timeline
- 1916Born in Dumraon
- 2006Dies in Varanasi
Sources & licences
- English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- हिंदी विकिपीडिया (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- Wikidata (CC0) · 3/5
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Robert Garfias