Rampur Sahaswan
A distinguished Hindustani classical tradition shaped by the rich Dhrupad influence of Rampur and the legacy of Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan.
Provenance
Rampur
Founder & Genealogy
Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan (1849-1919)
Genealogy
It was after Inayat Khansaheb settled in Rampur that this gharana emerged into its own. The gharana came into prominence and grew in fame at the court of the Rampur maharaja, where Inayat Khan started performing as a musician. Rampur, being highly influenced by the dhrupad tradition, was again in many ways the reason for the ‘dhrupad’ influence in Inayat Khan”s style.
Genre
The Rampur Sahaswan Gharana is known for its powerful, melodious and rhythmically intricate style, shaped by the influence of the dhrupad tradition. Its gayaki emphasizes clarity of notes, strong voice projection, elaborate raga development, intricate taans and precise rhythmic patterns, while preserving the depth and grandeur of Hindustani classical music.
The Peerless & Illustrious
Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan, Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan, Pt. Ramkrishnabuwa Vaze, Khadim Hussain Khan, Chajju Khan, Nazir Khan, Ishtiaq Hussain, Sarfaraz Hussain, Ghulam Taqi, Ghulam Sadiq, Ghulam Mustafa, Hafeez Ahmed, Maqbool Hussain and Rashid Khan.
The Torchbearers
NO Maestros FOUND for rampur-sahaswan Gharana.
