Timeless Music from Pakistan (Ustad Umrao Bundu Khan) (Audio CD) [Audio CD] Ustad Umrao Bundu Khan

About the Artist One of the most outstanding exponents of Delhi Gharana in
undivided India, Umrao Bundu Khan Sahebs birth date is not clear but he is
believed to have been born around 1915. He was the son and disciple of Sarangi
Nawaz Ustad Bundu Khan. He received training in vocal music from his maternal
uncle and legend of Delhi Gharana Ustad Chand Khan Sahib but was adept at both
vocal music and Sarangi. In fact, he was one of the few musicians who was
equally skilled both as a vocalist and an instrumentalist. His rendition on
the sarangi reflected the nuances of Ustad Bundu Khan Saheb and his vocal
performances were highly influenced by Ustad Chand Khans style. Umrao Bundu
Khan Saheb migrated to Pakistan in 1947. He was a regular performer at
Akashwani in undivided India as vocalist and after moving to Pakistan was
appointed the music director at Radio Pakistan. He was later invited from
Karachi for the Akhil Bharatiya Khadi Pradarshini in 1954, where he gave one
of his most memorable performances. He was an extremely versatile singer and
was adept at khayal. thumri dadra, tarana, Qaul, kalbana. He performed in
various countries and for numerous albums even in Pakistan. The glorious
journey of this legend came to an end in 1970 with his demise in Karachi. His
music remains immortal not just through him but the various disciples who
carry his legacy forward including his sons Mazhar Umrao and Athar Umrao.
About the CD This series presents unsurpassed legends of Classical and Semi
Classical music who mastered the art through their exceptional vocal
abilities. It is an attempt to celebrate the glorious journey of some such
legends including Roshanara Begum, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, Ustad Fateh Ali
Khan, Ustad Umrao Bundu Khan, Ustad Ghulam Hassan Shagan Khan and Ustad Amanat
Ali Khan. These artistes have made a monumental contribution in popu