Artists

Alladiya Khan was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist and founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, known for rare ragas, complex melodies, and lasting musical influence.

Jai Lal was a renowned Kathak guru of the Jaipur Gharana. He was known for strong footwork, rhythm, and teaching skills, helping preserve and spread Kathak dance traditions in India.

Pandit Narayan Prasad (1908–1958) was a Jaipur Gharana Kathak legend. He mastered both Tandav and Shringar, blending complex rhythm with Krishna devotion through dance, song, and teaching.

Ustad Abid Hussain Khan was a respected Hindustani musician known for dhrupad, khayal, and Rudra Veena traditions rooted in the Bidar style.

Wahid Khan was a noted Hindustani classical musician, famous for surbahar playing and preserving the Imdadkhani gharana tradition.

Enayat Khan was a legendary Hindustani classical musician of the Imdadkhani gharana, known for expressive sitar playing and the gayaki ang style.

Ustad Latif Ahmed Khan was a respected tabla maestro of the Delhi Gharana, known for rhythmic clarity, refined technique, and dedication to Hindustani classical music.

Ustad Manju Khan, legendary Khalifa of the Ajrada Gharana, was a Tabla maestro famed for his technical mastery and deep family lineage. He preserved ancient rhythms and mentored many disciples.

Anjanibai Malpekar was a renowned Hindustani classical singer of the Bhendibazaar gharana, admired for her expressive voice and influence as a teacher.

Aman Ali Khan was a renowned Hindustani classical singer of the Bhendibazaar gharana, known for sargam singing, rhythmic skill, and blending Carnatic influences.

Inayat Hussain Khan was a leading Hindustani classical vocalist who founded the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana and shaped khayal singing with clarity, rhythm, and rich tradition.

Rasoolan Bai was a legendary thumri singer of the Benaras gharana, known for her emotional Purab Ang style and major contribution to Hindustani semi-classical music.

Pandit Anokhelal Mishra was a legendary Banaras gharana tabla player, known for speed, clarity, and powerful solo style. Called “Tabla Samrat,” he greatly elevated tabla’s status in Hindustani music.

Gopi Krishna was a renowned Kathak dancer, choreographer, and actor, known for popularizing classical dance through films and stage, and for his powerful, energetic performances.

Ustad Habibuddin Khan was a noted tabla player of the Ajrada Gharana, known for intricate rhythms, clarity, and refined accompaniment in Hindustani classical music.

Ravi Prasad is an acclaimed Indian vocalist and flautist based in France, known for blending Carnatic classical music with jazz, world music, and avant-garde sounds.

Madan Mishra was trained as a tabla player by his grandfather Bundi Maharaj and began performing from a very early age.

Dr. Pandit Ranajit Sengupta is an internationally acclaimed sarod maestro, composer, and educator from Kolkata, India. He is celebrated for his "vocalistic phrasing" of ragas and his ability to bridge traditional Indian classical music with global genres like jazz and samba.

Khurram Iqbal is a highly versatile Pakistani vocalist known for his extraordinary vocal range and his role as the lead singer of the iconic fusion band Fuzon.

Ustad Nafees Ahmed Khan is a renowned Pakistani sitar maestro and classical musician, not primarily a singer. As a prominent exponent of the Senia Gharana and former Head of Music at NAPA.

Ustad Ashraf Sharif Khan is a renowned Pakistani sitar virtuoso based in Hamburg, Germany, celebrated for his technical mastery and blending of classical music with modern genres.

Durga Prasad Majumdar is an Indian percussionist and music producer, best known for his mastery of the Tabla and Pakhawaj. He is the older brother and frequent collaborator of the world-renowned flautist Pt. Ronu Majumdar.

Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan New Delhi, India, was one of the leading tabla maestros in the field of Hindustani classical music.

Sandeep Das is an Indian tabla player and composer currently based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. His collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma for The Silk Road Ensemble - Sing Me Home - won the Grammy award for Best World Music Album at the 59th Grammy Awards, 2017.

Mannargudi Easwaran is a leading contemporary mridangam player and Carnatic musician. He was a staff artiste of All India Radio and has received several awards, such as the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Kartik Fine Arts' Lifetime Achievement Award.

Palghat V. A. Sundaram is an accomplished Indian percussionist in the Carnatic classical music tradition. He is primarily known for his expertise in playing the Ghatam (a clay pot instrument) and the Mridangam.

Mayuram Viswanatha Sastri was a Carnatic music composer. His most remembered composition is the patriotic song "Jayathi Jayathi Bharata Mata". Translated "Victory Victory to Mother India", the song has become a standard among classical singers of South India.

Indira Natesan is a Carnatic music composer known for creating several kritis (compositions) used in vocal and instrumental performances.

Pandit Vishwanath Kanhere is a renowned Indian classical harmonium exponent known for his solo performances and accompaniment in Hindusthani classical music.

Sakharam Prabhakar Jalgaonkar, known as Appa Jalgaonkar or Appasaheb Jalgaonkar, was an Indian harmonium player from the state of Maharashtra.