Amaan & Ayaan

A young talent of the 7th generation in an unbroken chain of the Senia Bangash School, Amaan Ali Bangash, born on July 12, 1977 is the elder son and disciple of the Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan and grandson of the Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan. Initiated into the fine art of Sarod playing at a very tender age, Amaan began his public performances as early as ten. Accompanying his father to various music festivals in India and abroad, he has today, carved out a niche for himself. His performances have evoked creditable applause. His precision in tunefulness and his bold and resonant strokes are all pointers to importance of tradition and continuity in Indian Classical Music.

Born on September 5th, 1979, Ayaan Ali Bangash also represents the seventh generation of Senia Bangash School. The younger son and disciple of the Sarod titan Maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Ayaan stepped into the world of music and the Sarod with confidence, clarity, consistency and technical mastery that he learnt at his father's knee.

They have given solo as well as concerts with;their father all over the world. It includes concerts at the Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, St. James Palace and Barbican Center. His mother, Subhalakshmi Khan, an artist in her own right, sacrificed her career as a classical dancer to devote herself to the family and sustain its heritage. Amaan and Ayaan has experimented with pianist Dominique Brasthasat and percussionist Jean Bruno Mier and assistedtheir father in the signature tune of 48th International Film Festival.

Awards and accolades came his way early in life yet Amaan steadfastly pursued his family's inheritance and legacy. His personal belief being that ' his work will speak for itself '. In 1996, he was awarded the Soorya Award in Trivandrum. A year later the Prime Minister of India awarded him ' The Best Young Musician of the Year ' award. He has many discs to his credit featuring his solo and duets. Recently, Amaan was awarded by the Govt. of Orrisa. A devoted son and disciple, Amaan accords special reverence to both his parents but more to his mother, Subhalakshmi Khan who gave up her Indian classical dance Bharatnatyam career to nurture, that of her talented sons.

After giving his solo debut at eight, Ayaan has been performing concerts world wide ever since.He has given many solo performances and also assisted his illustrious father at concerts all over the world including a performance at the Smith Sonian.Bestowed with the 'Best Budding Artist of the Year' award by the Prime Minister, Ayaan also received the Soorya Award in Trivandrum. Recently, his solo debut album was released, recorded in the presence of his father and guru.

From June 2000, Amaan and Ayaan became the first ever classical musicians to host the biggest musical show in the world called Sa Re Ga Ma for Zee Television Network. The programme promotes fantastic talents from all over the world excelling in vocal music and Band Groups.

Since both brothers have been performing now for over fifteen years, they have made a mark all over India and abroad and have participated in the topmost music festivals of India and many World Music organisations.