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Ustad Faiyaz Khan popularly called "Aftab-e-Mousiqui", was "the ultimate flowering of the genius of the Agra or Rangila Gharana."..
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Faiyaz Khan
Indian classical vocalist
For other people with the same name, see Faiyaz Khan (tabla player) and Ustad Faiyaz Khan (Karnataka singer).
Faiyaz Khan | |
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| Born | 8 February 1886 Sikandara near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, British India |
| Died | 5 November 1950(1950-11-05) (aged 69–70) Baroda, Gujarat, India |
| Other names | Aftab-e-Mausiqi (the Sun of Music) |
| Occupation | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1924 – 1950 |
| Spouse(s) | His wife died soon after their marriage.
He never remarried and died childless. |
Ustad Faiyaz Khan (8 February 1886 – 5 November 1950) was an Indian classical vocalist, an exponent of the Agra gharana of Hindustani classical music.[1][2] Also Known as Aftab-E-Mausiqi.
According to SwarGanga Music Foundation website, "By the time he died at Baroda, he had earned the reputation of being one of the greatest and most influential vocalists of the century."[3]
Early life
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