Latafat Ali Khan

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Ustad or 'Master' Latafat Ali Khan belongs to a very famous caste & family of professional Pakistani Classical Musicians, most of which have been recorded in history as legendary singers. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, he is the second oldest son of the late master, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, and nephew to Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan (their cd is available on the world network series under the title Pakistan). His Family are masters in the singing art of Khyal, Dhrupad & semi-classical styles (Ghazals, Dadra, Kafi & Thumri etc), as well as Pakistani folk music, especially from the Punjab, and their style or singing school is known as the 'Sham Chaurasi Gharana'. Latafat Ali Khan has been learning music since he was very young because it has been the family occupation for over 600 years, going back to his ancestors Mian Chand Khan & Mian Suraj Khan, who were the famed court musicians of Moghul Emperor Akhbar in the 16th century. Latafat is a direct blood descendant of these two court musicians. He is based in London & performs all around Uk, and has toured extensively around the world in many prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall with his father back in the 80's. Latafat is the brother of the singers (oldest to youngest), Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan, Ustad Sukhawat Ali Khan & the renowned Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan! Latafat's most famous sister is the husky voiced 'Riffat Sultana', who is also a great ghazal singer in her own right. On his mothers side, Latafat is the nephew of voca

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