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Tabla Maestro Ustad Sabir Khan Dies at 66
14 May
Summary
- Renowned tabla exponent Ustad Sabir Khan passed away on Thursday in Kolkata.
- The 'khalifa' of the Farukhabad gharana died at 66 due to a cardiac arrest.
- He was a disciple of his grandfather Ustad Masit Khan and father Ustad Karamatulla Khan.
Noted tabla exponent Ustad Sabir Khan passed away in Kolkata on Thursday at the age of 66. Known as the 'khalifa' of the Farukhabad gharana, his death was attributed to cardiac arrest.
Born in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, Khan was a disciple of his grandfather Ustad Masit Khan and his father Ustad Karamatulla Khan. He became a prominent figure in the tabla world, carrying the rhythmic heritage of his gharana across global stages.
Throughout his career, Ustad Sabir Khan accompanied renowned artists such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, and Ustad Bismillah Khan. He shared the stage with many other luminaries, maintaining a continuous dialogue through his music. His performances were noted for their elegance and class, and he had a concert scheduled for Saturday.
Beyond his performance career, Khan was dedicated to preserving his gharana's legacy. He founded the Ustad Karamatullah Khan Music Society, ensuring the continuation of his family's musical tradition. His passing is considered a profound loss to the music community.
