Johar Ali Khan (born 22 December 1967) is an Indian classical violinist. He is the son and disciple of Gohar Ali Khan of Rampur, and belongs to the Patiala Gharana of Rampur. His grandfather was Ali Baksh Jarnail, the founder of Patiala Gharana.[1]
Johar Ali Khan | |
|---|---|
 Saaz Aur Awaaz Performance, New Delhi, 27 May 2007 | |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor, pedagogue, violinist, writer |
| Years active | 1980 – present |
| Known for | violin player - Suns of Arqa |
| Notable credit | Hindustani classical music |
Career
editJohar Ali Khan represented India at the 60th anniversary of UNESCO in Paris,[2] where he had composed music for melody of dialogue among Civilizations Association.
He also represented India at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Summit in Bangladesh. He has performed or taught, as part of Indian government programs or through private organisations, in Nepal, Bangladesh, England, Syria, Fiji, Djibouti, Addis Ababa, the Netherlands, Estonia, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Finland, Sharjah, Dubai, several African countries, and Indonesia. Johar Ali Khan has composed music for the South Pacific Games on behalf of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi.[1][2]
Johar Ali Khan has performed for several government and non-government organizations. He was a member of the advisory committee and general assembly of the ICCR (2003–2019).[1] He has created his own band, Sargam,[3] with members from traditional musical families and Gharanas.
Discography
edit- Raag Lalit by VPRO Records
- Suns of Arqa – Cosmic Jugalbandi (1999)[4]
- Suns of Arqa – Cosmic Jugalbandi (2000)[5]
- Suns of Arqa – Suns of Arqa Meet The Gayan Uttejak Orchestra[6]
- Suns of Arqa – Live With Prince Far-I (1999)[7]
- Suns of Arqa – Solar Activity 1979–2001[8]
- Tribal Futures: The Way Ahead[9]
- Amadou & Mariam – Sou Ni Tilé (1999)[10]
- Faya Dub (2001)
- The Pyramid (VCD)
Films
edit- Blueberry (2004) – A French movie
References
edit- ^ a b c "Artist Profile - Johar Ali Khan". Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, Government of India website. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ a b Aneesha Sareen (24 August 2016). "Classical Indian music more popular abroad: Ustad Johar Ali Khan". Hindustan Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Incredible India". Festivitas Artium website. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Suns Of Arqa – Cosmic Jugalbandi". 1999 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Suns Of Arqa – Cosmic Jugalbandi". 2000 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Suns Of Arqa Meet The Gāyan Uttejak Orchestra – Suns Of Arqa Meet The Gāyan Uttejak Orchestra". 1999 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Suns Of Arqa – Live With Prince Far-I". 1999 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Suns Of Arqa – Solar Activity 1979–2001". 2001 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Various – Tribal Futures: The Way Ahead..." 2001 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Alioune Kasse – Exsina CD Album".