Johar Ali Khan
“A” grade artist from all india radio
Johar Ali Khan
“A” grade artist from all india radio
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Johar Ali Khan is an Indian classical violinist. He is the son and disciple of Gohar Ali Khan of Rampur and belongs to the Patiala Gharana of Rampur. His grandfather was Ali Baksh, the founder of Patiala Gharana. He has produced many great musicians like Bade Fateh Ali Khan, Amanat Ali Khan, Asad Amanat Ali Khan, and Hamid Ali Khan. Johar Ali Khan represented India at the 60 years UNESCO celebration in Paris. There he had composed music for the melody of dialogue among Civilizations Association. He also represented India at the SAARC Summit in Bangladesh. He represented India in countries including Nepal, Bangladesh, England, Syria, Fiji, Djibouti, Addis Ababa, the Netherlands, Estonia, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Finland, Sharjah, Dubai, several other African countries etc.
He is teaching of various instruments, through Indian government and some private organizations. Johar Ali Khan has composed music for the South Pacific Games on behalf of ICCR, New Delhi.
Johar Ali Khan has performed violin concerts in different parts of India. He has performed for several government organizations and non-government organizations. He was a member of the advisory committee and general assembly of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (2003–2006). He has created his own band Sargam having members belonging to traditional musical families and Gharanas. He has also performed in Taj Mahotsav (2007) and Jhansi Mahotsav (2008) and a regular performer of musical NGO SPIC MACAY. He also performed for Sangeet Natak Academy, Sahitya Kala Parishad, All India Radio, Doordarshan, Punjab Heritage Festival, Rajasthan Sangeet Natya Academy, Rajeev Gandhi Kala Mandir (Goa), Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, European Union Cultural Week, and National Center for Performing Arts (Mumbai).
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