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Cassius Khan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cassius Khan ( June 7th 1974- ) is the only known Indian Classical musician in the world who has combined Tabla playing and Ghazal singing simultaneously, thus a remarkable feat in the Indian Classical music scene. He is a recognized pioneer for his unique contribution to Indian Music. Born in Lautoka, Fiji Islands to Muslim parents Naimatullah and Razia Khan, his family moved to Canada in 1974 and moved back to Fiji Islands in 1983 at the age of nine, and returned in 1987. He met his teachers in Vancouver, BC, Canada, emminent Ghazal singer Mushtari Begum ( Dec 25th 1934-March 14th 2004) who received the title "Malika-e Ghazal" ( Queen Of Ghazal) in 1973 by the Indian High Consulate, Harmonium/Qawaali singer Sheikh Mohyudean (1920- ) and Tabla player Ustad Rukhsar Ali (1945-) and started learning Ghazal singing, Harmonium playing, and Tabla playing. Playing the Tabla requires immense skill and concentration, and Tabla players usually are able to articulate only Tabla playing in their skill. Khan, however, had the ability to sing Ghazals and play Tabla simultaneously, therefore making him a unique contribution to Indian Classical Music. Many revered musicians of India have agreed that Khan is the only musician in the world who is able to blend both aspects seamlessly. It is also a rare treat for audiences to be treated with a Ghazal recital and a full Tabla solo recital by the same artist in their concert. Khan's other g

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