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Iqbal Ahmad Khan
Indian classical vocalist (1953–2020)
For other people with similar names, see Iqbal Ahmed (disambiguation).
Iqbal Ahmed Khan | |
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Born | 25 November 1954 Delhi |
Died | 17 December 2020(2020-12-17) (aged 66) Delhi |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Classical vocalist |
Years active | 1966 - 2020 |
Awards | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2014 |
UstadIqbal Ahmed Khan (25 November 1954 – 17 December 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist from Delhi Gharana.[1]
Biography
Khan was born in 1954 into a family with a rich musical pedigree.
Ustad Chand Khan (his 'Nana') and Ustad Jahan Khan (his 'Dada') were his grandfathers from the maternal and paternal sides, respectively.[2][3] He was raised under the Delhi gharana of music.
He began his musical performances at the age of four, guided by his grandfather and teacher, Ustad Chand Khan.[2]
He kept up the family traditions as an acti