Akhtar Hussain (musician)

Akhtar Hussain was Indian classical musician who was one of the leading exponents of Patiala Gharana.[1]

He was the son of the founder of Patiala Gharana, Ali Baksh, and the father and teacher of Fateh Ali Khan and Amanat Ali Khan.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Singh, Nagendra Kr (2001). Encyclopaedia of Muslim Biography. APH Publishing. p. 358. ISBN 978-81-7648-230-1.
  2. ↑ Massey, Reginald; Jamila Massey (1996). The Music of India. Abhinav Publications. p. 149. ISBN 978-81-7017-332-8.
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