If you love Vilayat Khan's music, tune into his daughter, Begum Yaman K. Khan, who will be performing at the Capital on Thursday

Those who are well-versed with Indian classical music will vouch for sitar maestro Vilayat Khan's contribution in this field.



While Vilayat Khan isn't performing in the Capital yet, those of you who wish to experience similar enchantment, listen to the family torchbearer, Yaman K Khan, the elder daughter of the sitar maestro who will take the stage on Thursday in the Capital with Sufi music and ghazals. This will be followed by a Kathak recital by Chandana Agarwal, the disciple of Ghanshyam Gangani, depicting the love and life of Meerabai.

Going Gharana way
Khan will be bringing back the Sufiana aura with ghazals on Baisakhi. "Lightness of the lamp is the theme for the evening where I will be singing something from my forthcoming album. Sufi kalaam in qawaali form is also another highlight of the evening," says Khan, who is a professional vocalist, specialising in Sufi, folk, ghazals and all forms of semi-Indian classical music. The singer, who belongs to the eighth generation of their gharana, says that her father has made her what she is today. "I would not have been so successful without the teachings and blessings of my father and God. Secondary was the riyaaz (practice) that I did for hours," she adds.