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Ustad Faiyaz Khan was born towards the close of the last century in a family of musicians belonging to ‘Rangeela’ Gharana (School). Owing to the death of his father while he was a child, the responsibility for his upbringing fell upon his maternal grandfather who initiated him into the art and as he was staying at Agra, Faiyaz Khan got the training of both the Rangeela and the Agra Schools. He starting giving public concerts at the age of 15 and soon got recognition as the most outstanding exponent of the Agra Gharana and even today fifteen years after his demise, he is remembered and revered for the brilliance of his performance.

He had a very massive voice, deep and robust, and his presentation was spell-binding. Although Khayals were his forte, he was equally impressive in the renderings of Dhrupad, Dhamar, Thumri and even lighter modes like Dadra and Sawaree. About the year 1915, the late Sayajeerao Gaikwad of Baroda appointed him a court musician in his Durbar and he held that position till his death in 1950. He was also awarded the title ‘Aftab-e-Mauseeqi’ by the Maharaja of Mysore for his meritorious performances.

 On this disc is offered a selection from recordings made by him years ago. Listening to them even today is a thrilling experience, so divine, so sublime is the quality of their presentation.

Artists:

Ustad Faiyaz Khan Sahib (Vocal)

Tracks:

Side 1

Raga Lalit                                                - Tarpat Hun Jaise

Raga Ramkali                                         - Unsang Lagi Ankhia

Todi                                                        - Garwa Main Sang Lage – Todi

Raga Deshi Dhamar           Hori           - Ari Mero Nahi – Deshi Dhamar

Raga Bhairavi             Thumri              - Baju Band Khul Khul Jaye

Dadra                                                     - More Jobana Par Aai

Side 2

Raga Nat Behag                                         - Jhan Jhan Jhan Jhan Payel Baje – Raga Nat Behag

Raga Sughrai                                              - Nayan Se Dekho Ek Jhalak – Raga Sughrai

Raga Darbari                       Kheyal           - Man Mohan Brij Ko Rasiya – Paraj

Raga Jaunpuri                                           - Phool Banki Gendan