Rashid Khan (musician)
Ustad Rashid Khan | |
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.JPG) Khan performing at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal, 2015 | |
| Born | 1 July 1968 |
| Died | 9 January 2024 (aged 55) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Classical vocalist |
| Years active | 1977–2024 |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (2022) Padma Shri (2006) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
Rashid Khan (1 July 1968 – 9 January 2024) was an Indian classical musician. His songs were about Hindustani tradition. He was called the "future of Indian vocal music".[1][2] He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2022.[3]
Khan died on 9 January 2024 at a hospital in Kolkata, India from prostate cancer, aged 55.[4][5]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Padmashree Rashid Khan". ITC SRA. Retrieved 9 May 2007.The SRA site gives the Bhimsen Joshi accolade as: "One of the most notable torchbearers of the Hindustani classical tradition in the twenty first century"
- ↑ Music Label fusion3.com
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2022: Complete list of recipients". mint. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Khan, Abubakr. "Ustad Rashid Khan-Maestro of Melody, Passes Away After Battle with Prostate Cancer". Bru Times News.
- ↑ "Kolkata: 'Aaoge Jab Tum' singer Ustad Rashid Khan dies of cancer at 55". www.indiatvnews.com. 9 January 2024.
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