Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan

Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan

A living legend of the Etawah Gharana, he has captivated audiences across the globe with his deeply expressive and technically profound performances.

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USTAD SHAHID PARVEZ KHAN

USTAD SHAHID PARVEZ KHAN

Shahid Parvez Khan is widely recognized as one of the greatest sitar players of the world. The recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Government of India's Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Shahid Parvez Khan regularly tours across India, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, enthralling audiences everywhere.

Awards

Numerous esteemed honors, including the 'Padma Shri' from the Indian Government and the 'Sangeet Natak Academy Award', have been bestowed upon Shahid Parvez Khan. His illustrious performance career has taken him to stages across the globe and within India, making him one of the most exhilarating and inventive performers in his field.

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Discover Music

Explore the rich world of Indian classical music through Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan’s albums and exclusive releases. From timeless recordings to limited edition vinyls—immerse yourself in the sound of a sitar maestro.
Explore the rich world of Indian classical music through Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan’s albums and exclusive releases. From timeless recordings to limited edition vinyls—immerse yourself in the sound of a sitar maestro.
Explore the rich world of Indian classical music through Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan’s albums and exclusive releases. From timeless recordings to limited edition vinyls—immerse yourself in the sound of a sitar maestro.
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Musical Lineage

Etawah Gharana

Etawah Gharana

Etawah Gharana

This style comes from of the most ancient school of music, the Gwalior gharana. It is also known as the Imdadkhani gharana after Ustad Imdad Khan, the son of Ustad Sahebdad Khan. Ustad Sahebdad Khan was trained and influenced by Ustad Haddu and Ustad Hassu Khan of the Gwalior gharana, and thus dhrupad and khayal vocal genres can be glimpsed in the playing style and in the choice of ragas. To the techniques of Been and Rebab many new techniques have been added.Ustad Imdad Khan and his sons Ustad Inayat Khan and Ustad Wahid Khan made this gharana famous. Ustad Vilayat Khan, son of Ustad Inayat Khan, furthur developed his father and uncle's handling of midh and murki. He also modified the structure of Sitar.

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The SPK Academy

The SPK Academy

The SPK Academy

SPK Academy of Music, founded in 2009, shares the rich musical legacy of Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan with students worldwide. Built on the tradition of the Etawah Gharana, the Academy offers accessible sitar instruction through in-person and online lessons grounded in the guru-shishya approach.

SPK Academy of Music, founded in 2009, shares the rich musical legacy of Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan with students worldwide. Built on the tradition of the Etawah Gharana, the Academy offers accessible sitar instruction through in-person and online lessons grounded in the guru-shishya approach.

Led by Director Seema Gulati, a senior disciple of Ustadji, the Academy emphasizes strong fundamentals and fosters the spirit of lifelong learning—continuing to inspire a new generation of Indian classical musicians.

Led by Director Seema Gulati, a senior disciple of Ustadji, the Academy emphasizes strong fundamentals and fosters the spirit of lifelong learning—continuing to inspire a new generation of Indian classical musicians.