Johar Ali Khan

Infobox musical artist
Name = Johar Ali Khan

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Img_capt = From the Saaz Aur Awaaz Performance,New Delhi 27 May 2007.
Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Born = birth date|1967|12|22
New Delhi, India
Instrument = Violin
Genre = Classical
Occupation = Conductor, pedagogue, violinist, writer
Years_active = 1980-Till Date
Notable_instruments = Violin
"Stradivarius"

Johar Ali Khan born in December 22, 1967 is a Classical Indian violinist. He is the son and disciple of the Late Ustad Gohar Ali Khan of Rampur, one of the greatest violin genius. He belongs to the Patiala Gharana of Rampur. He is the only living classical violinist from Patiala Gharana after his father - late Ustatd Gohar Ali Khan. His grandfather was Ustad Ali Baksh, the founder of Patiala Gharana, who has produced a number of great musicians like Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan, Ustaad Amanat Ali Khan, Asad Amanat Ali Khan, and Hamid Ali Khan [ [http://www.sadarang.com/Patiala%20Gharana.htm Patiala Gharana ] ] .

International achievements

Recently Johar Ali Khan represented India at the 60 years UNESCO celebration in Paris, where he had composed music for melody of dialogue among Civilizations Association. He also represented India at the SAARC Summit in Bangladesh. He represented India in countries including Nepal, Bangladesh, England, Syria, Fiji, Djibouti, Addis Ababa, Holland, Estonia, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Finland, Sharjah, Dubai, and several African countries, through Indian government and some private organizations. Johar Ali Khan has composed music for the South Pacific Games on behalf of ICCR, New Delhi.

National achievements

Johar Ali Khan has performed thousands of Hindustani Violin concerts, in different parts of India, several major cities, towns and villages. He has performed for several government organizations and non-government organizations, including Radio & television. He was a member of advisory committee and general assembly of Indian Council of Culture Relation (2003-2006). [ [http://www.iccrindia.org/nov05.htm Indian Council for Cultural Relations-Events- November2005 ] ] He has created his own band Sargam [ [http://www.festivitas.ee/?id=3456 Festivitas Artium ] ] [ [http://meaindia.nic.in/foreignrelation/switzerland.htm Switzerland ] ] having members belonging to traditional musical families and Gharanas.He has also performed in Taj Mahotsav (2007) and Jhansi Mahotsav (2008) and a regular performer of musical NGO SPIC MACAY.He also performed for Sangeet Natak Academy, Sahitya Kala Parishad, All India Radio, Doordarshan, Punjab Heritage Festival,Rajasthan Sangeet Natya Academy, Rajeev Gandhi Kala Mandir (Goa), Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, European Union Cultural Week,National Center for Performing Arts (Mumbai), etc.

Discography

* Raag Lalit by VPRO Records [http://www.vpro.nl/data/2365073/item.shtml?2388161] [http://velu.fusion3.com/works/PAN_SAMCD_9008/]
* Suns Of Arqa - Cosmic Jugalbandi (1999) [http://www.discogs.com/release/797235]
* Suns Of Arqa - Cosmic Jugalbandi (2000) [http://www.discogs.com/release/441119]
* Suns Of Arqa - Suns Of Arqa Meet The Gayan Uttejak Orchestra [http://www.discogs.com/release/238044]
* Suns Of Arqa - Live With Prince Far-I (1999) [http://www.discogs.com/release/238058]
* Suns Of Arqa - Solar Activity 1979-2001 [http://www.discogs.com/release/537563]
* Tribal Futures: The Way Ahead [http://www.discogs.com/release/378867]
* Sou Ni Tile (1999) [http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=1255412]
* Faya Dub(2001) [http://www.tantyrecord.com/artists/fayadubroots2.html]
* The Pyramid (VCD) [http://www.popacat.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/indianvln.htm]

Films

* "Blueberry" (2004) - A French movie

External links

* [http://www.violinjohar.net/index.htm Personal website]
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20051020/ldh1.htm Article on JOHAR ALI KHAN ]
* [http://www.nepalnews.com.np/contents/englishweekly/spotlight/2004/aug/aug20/national3.htm Article on JOHAR ALI KHAN]
* [http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/01-15Jan04-Print-Edition/0101200442.htm Article on JOHAR ALI KHAN]
* [http://thefacilitatorgroups.com/NGO.htm Contribution with NGOs]

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