Amjaad Ali Khan-The Sarod Maestro

Today he played at the Nobel Peace Prize giving ceremony. Here are  some important facts on his life -
1. Born in 1945, he is the sixth generation in Sarod Playing.
**Sarod, the present day modification of the ancient Rabab (an Afghan Folk Instrument).
2. His father, Hafiz Ali Khan was Sarod player of Royal family.
3. His style of music is called_'Senia Bangash Gharana'
4. Amjad Ali Khan gave his first solo recital at the age of 12 in 1958.
5. His contribution:
a. He has removed some strings from The Sarod, making it more user friendly.
b.He has successfully used complex Indian vocal classical music(Ekhaara Taans) on his instrument.
6. Khan sahib's thinks that a good musician must be a good human being.
7. He has performed across the globe.
8. His wife Subhalakshmi has been a great exponent of Indian Classical Dance.
9. His 2 sons are also into playing the Sarod.