Artists

Krishnarao Chonkar (1908–1990) was a Hindustani vocalist, actor, and playback singer linked to the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, contributing to Marathi Natyasangeet and mid-20th-century music.

Nadir Hussain Khan is a Punjab gharana tabla master specializing in traditional bols and rhythms, preserving the art through performance and teaching.

Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan (1906–1993) was a Hindustani vocalist of the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, famed for khayal and tarana. Son of Fida Hussain Khan, he served Baroda’s court, broadcast on AIR, and

Hidayat Khan, sitarist and vocalist from the Etawah gharana, is the son of Ustad Vilayat Khan. He blends instrumental skill with vocal techniques and explores cross-genre music.

Anand is a tabla player and the founder of Taalmagic. At present, he is learning under the guidance of Pandit Amrutesh Kulkarni Ji. After spending over 2 decades in the Indian IT industry, working for...

Ustad Afaq Hussain Khan (1930–1990), a Lucknow gharana tabla maestro and its Khalifa, was an eighth-generation heir known for technical precision and refined accompaniment.

Ustad Wajid Hussain Khan (1900–1978), a Lucknow gharana tabla maestro and Khalifa, was renowned for intricate compositions and refined solo performances, preserving its traditions.

Ustad Amir Hussain Khan (1899–1969), a Farrukhabad gharana tabla maestro, was renowned for technical mastery, vast repertoire, and non-repetitive solo performances, excelling in teentaal, jhaptaal

Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa (1892–1976) was a pioneering 20th-century tabla maestro, renowned for his solo artistry and mastery of multiple gharanas. Honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1954) and

Afroz Bano, a Jaipur-born Indian classical vocalist, excels in thumri, dadra, kajri, ghazal, and folk forms. Trained by eminent gurus, she performs nationally.

Shalini Narvekar (1926–2012), a Hindustani classical vocalist, dedicated 80+ years to music. Known for her artistry and documenting Mumbai’s musical history.

Anjanibai Lolekar (1930–2023), a Goan classical vocalist, was renowned for her melodic voice and taan mastery. Trained under Ramchandra Banker, she performed widely in India while preserving Goa’s

Madhukar Joshi (Madhubuwa), a senior Hindustani vocalist and violinist, is the son and disciple of Pandit Gajananbuwa Joshi, preserving his blended Gwalior-Jaipur-Agra gayaki. A top All India Radio

Tejas Katot, a Bengaluru harmonium player, specializes in Hindustani classical music. Trained by Pt. Rambhau Bijapure and Dr. Ravindra Katot, he performs solo and as accompanist, graded ‘B High’ by

Jagdish Prasad (1937–2011) was a Patiala gharana Hindustani vocalist trained by his father and Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. A Top-grade AIR artist and Padma Shri awardee (1991), he excelled as a performer

Pandit Pratap Narayan (1918–2002) was a Hindustani classical vocalist and tabla player of the Mewati gharana, trained by his father Motiram. He mentored musicians, including his brother Pandit

Aslam Hussain Khan (1940–2018), a Hindustani classical vocalist of Khurja, Jaipur-Atrauli, and Agra gharanas, excelled in traditional khayal, rare ragas, and bandish preservation. A performer

Khadim Hussain Khan (1907–1993), Agra gharana vocalist, trained by Altaf Hussain Khan and Kallan Khan, preserved its style. Known for teaching, composing bandishes as "Sajan Piya," and mentoring key

Latafat Hussain Khan, a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Agra gharana, was known for his powerful voice and rhythmic style. Trained in a musical family, he composed bandishes as "Premdas" and

Yunus Hussain Khan (1927–1991), a senior Agra gharana vocalist, mastered traditional khayal and rare ragas under his father Vilayat Hussain Khan. A mid-20th-century performer, he composed as "Darpan"

Sitara Devi (1920–2014), a legendary Kathak dancer, popularized the art globally. Trained in Benaras and Lucknow gharanas, she excelled in footwork and abhinaya. Honored with Padma Shri and Sangeet

Rajeev Taranath (1932–2024), a Maihar-Allauddin sarod maestro and Ali Akbar Khan’s disciple, was renowned for introspective raga development and refined tone. A vocalist-turned-instrumentalist with

Ustad Bahadur Khan (1931–1989), a Maihar gharana sarod maestro, trained under Ayet Ali Khan and Alauddin Khan. A radio performer and film composer, he collaborated with Ritwik Ghatak, leaving a

L.R. Eswari is an Indian playback singer renowned for her powerful voice and multilingual songs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and more. Active since the 1950s, she gained fame for film

Radha Viswanathan (1934–2018), Indian Carnatic vocalist and Bharatanatyam dancer, was M.S. Subbulakshmi’s disciple and stepdaughter. Raised in a famed musical household, she performed globally

Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman (b. 1935) is a legendary mridangam artist in Carnatic music, renowned for rhythmic precision and tonal mastery. A Padma Vibhushan awardee, he shaped modern percussion through

Miss Pooja (Gurinder Kaur Kainth) is a Punjabi singer and actress known for Bhangra, pop, and folk music. Rising in the 2000s, she became a leading female voice in Punjabi duet and dance tracks. A

Harshdeep Kaur (b. 1986) is an Indian playback singer known for Bollywood, Punjabi, and Sufi music. Renowned for her emotive voice, she gained fame in her teens, collaborating with top composers like

Mohammed Rafi (1924–1980) was a legendary Indian playback singer with a four-decade career, recording thousands of songs in Hindi films and multiple languages. Renowned for his versatility and

Nisar Bazmi (1924–2007) was a South Asian composer who shaped Indian and Pakistani cinema with 140+ film scores. Collaborated with top singers, won Nigar Awards, and received Pakistan’s Pride of