Ustad Abdul Karim Khan

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Ustad Abdul Karim Khan (Kannada: ಅಬ್ದುಲ್ ಕರೀಂ ಖಾನ್, Devanagari: अब्दुल करीम ख़ान) lived from November 10, 1872 to 1937. He is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in Hindustani music of the 20th century. Abdul Karim Khan was born in Kirana (Uttar Pradesh, North India) in to the Kirana musical family which traced its roots to musician brothers Ghulam Ali and Ghulam Maula. His father, Kale Khan was the grand son of Ghulam Ali. Karim Khan received training under uncle Abdulla Khan and father Kale Khan. He also received guidance from another uncle Nanhe Khan. Apart from vocals and sarangi, he also learnt Veena (Been), Sitar and Tabla. According to a story, he was initially a sarangi player, but decided to switch to vocals because of low status of sarangi players. In early years he used to sing with his brother Abdul Haq. The Baroda ruler was impressed by this singing duo and made them the court musicians. This is where he met Tarabai Mane, who was the daughter of Sardar Maruti Rao Mane, a member of the royal family. When they decided to get married, they were ousted from Baroda. The couple settled down in Bombay. In 1922 Tarabai Mane left Abdul Karim Khan, which apparently had a major impact on his music - making it pensive and meditative. Karim Khan’s first wife, Gafooran was the sister of another Kirana master Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, who was also his cousin. Ustad Abdul Karim Khan was invited to the Mysore court, where he met famous Carnatic masters, whi

albums

1934-1935

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String Of Pearls: Jewels Of The 78rpm Era 1918-1951 (2009, Mississippi/Canary)

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String of Pearls: International 78s

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Vintage 78 RPM Recordings

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String of Pearls: Jewels of the 78rpm Era 1918-1951

Feb. 1935 - Dec. 1936

Khansahib Abdul Karim Khan

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Khansahib Abdul Karim Khan - 1934-1935

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Ab Main Ne

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Canary Records 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway

Canary Records 5 Year Anniversary Compilation

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Jamunake Teer