Ustad Aslam Hussain Khan
I have been learning with Khansaheb, Aslam Hussain Khan for the last six months or so. I can say only wonderful things about him. He is a gifted musician and teacher. It is a wonder that such a treasure does not have students knocking on his door. I believe there are very few vocalists of his caliber and vast knowledge who teach like him. I am grateful to my other teachers and they were good too. Khansaheb though has a special talent. Why doesn’t he have more students? I think maybe students are not aware of him and his teaching skills. There is no obvious way to find a vocal teacher in Mumbai beyond word of mouth or recommendation. Perhaps some students might prefer what they consider a more intellectual approach (i.e. Hindu brahmin). As these youtube videoclips that I edited show Khansaheb is an excellent performer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=janUTg7GnOI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzwPfLO_xEg Would you believe that he is over 70 years old, crippled, diabetic and other physical ailments? His singing has the vigor of a 30-year-old.
I totally agree with what has been written about the legendary vocalist, Ustad Aslam Khansahab. He is the one and only living music doyen who has mastered Indian classical music as a real master. Why he has been negelected as yet remains a mystery. The powers that be should realise it and do the needful before its too late.