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Ustad
Shahid Parvez was introduced to vocal music and tabla by his
illustrious father, Ustad Aziz Khan, before he was initiated
into Sitar playing.
He was recognized as a child prodigy, and gave his first public
performance at the age of eight. Perseverant in the minutest
technical detail, the purity of Ragas, he gave utmost attention
to the improvisation of every aspect of 'layakari'.
In
Ustad Shahid Parvez, we find a unique combination of the 'Gayaki'
Ang (the left hand) and the 'Tantrakari' Ang (the right hand
- the Mizrab). Over the years, he has created a distinct genre
of instrumental music, and has evolved a distinctive style of
his own.
He
is one of the few maestros to enjoy global reputation, - he has
numerous LP records, Audio and Video Cassettes, and Compact Discs
to his credit. He has been honoured with several awards, both
national and international, for instance, the Sur Shringaar,
and the 1997 - 98 Kumar Gandharva Sammaan. He has participated
in all the major festivals in India and abroad, including the
Festival of India, held in U.S., Canada, USSR, Europe, and so
on. No major music festival is complete without his participation.
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