Ali Akbar Khan is revered globally as a master virtuoso of the sarod. His immense contribution to Indian classical music is exemplified by his unique style and spiritual depth that he brought to musical compositions. Born on April 14, 1922, in the historic town of Comilla, Khan sahib was trained by his father, Allaudin Khan, one of the 20th century's foremost Indian classical musicians.
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He founded the Ali Akbar College of Music in 1956 in Kolkata, India, before moving it to San Rafael, California, where countless students have learned the intricacies of music.
His collaborations with musicians around the world, especially with the Western artists, elevated Indian classical music to the global stage, breaking barriers and building bridges across cultures.
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