Abdul Rashid Khan
Abdul Rashid Khan (19 August 1908 – 18 February 2016) was an Indian singer of Hindustani music.[1][2] He performed khayal, dhrupad, dhamar and thumri.
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 Abdul Rashid Khan | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Rasan Piya |
| Born | 19 August 1908 |
| Origin | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 18 February 2016 (aged 107) |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, resident guru at ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata |
| Years active | 1973–2013 |
Khan made several musical compositions. He was also a productive writer and poet. For his writing, he used the name Rasan Piya. He trained many students in his lifetime and became regarded as a "guru" at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata.
Khan died in 18 February 2016 from multiple organ failure. He was aged 107.
References
- ↑ "The tapestry of tradition : YOUR WEEK News". India Today. 2008-06-02. Archived from the original on 2010-12-05. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
- ↑ Jaskiran Kapoor (2010). "The centennial man". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2012-03-25.