Amir Khan (singer)
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Ustad Amir Khan (pronounced [əˈmiːr xaːn]; 15 August 1912[1] – 13 February 1974)[4][5] was an Indian singer and musician in the Hindustani classical tradition. He was the founder of the Indore gharana.[6][5]
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Amir Khan | |
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Also known as | Sur Rang |
Born | (1912-08-00)August 1912[1] Kalanaur, British India[2][1][3][lower-alpha 1] |
Died | 13 February 1974(1974-02-13) (aged 61)[4][5] Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
Genres | Indian classical music (Khyal, Tarana) |
Occupation(s) | Hindustani classical vocalist[5] |
Years active | 1934 – 1974 |
Labels | EMI, HMV, Music Today, Inreco, Ninaad, Navras, Columbia, The Twin |
Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1967) Presidential Award (1971) Padma Bhushan (1971) |
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