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Qawwal Bacchon gharana

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The Qawwal Bacchon Ka Gharana or Delhi Gharana is the oldest khayal gharana of the Hindustani Classical music tradition.[1] It was founded by Amir Khusrau and his students.

History

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The members of this gharana have lived in Delhi for many generations. The gharana was founded by Amir Khusrau, pioneer of qawwali, tarana, and khayal.[2] As a result, this gharana specializes in these genres.

Pedagogical genealogy

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Hazrat Amir Khusrau
(progenitor)
Qawwal Bacchon
(12 Disciples)
Zainulabdin
Khan
Shakkar Khan
Achapal Miyan
(founder)
"Manarang"
Bade Muhammad
Khan
(luminary)
Meer Qutub Baksh
"Tanras Khan"
Umrao
Khan
Ghulam Ghaus
Khan
Bade Mubarak
Ali Khan
Bade Murad
Ali Khan
Waris Ali
Khan
Bade Munnawar
Ali Khan
Kutub Ali
Khan
Sanghi
Khan
Ali Baksh Khan &
Fateh Ali Khan
Ghagge Nazir
Khan
Wahid Khan
(beenkar)
Abdul Rahim &
Abdul Karim Khan
Patiala Gharana
Parampara
Mewati Gharana
Parampara
Mamman Khan
(founder)
Samman
Khan
Sugra
Khan
Kaley
Khan
Johan Khan
(violin)
Chand
Khan
Bundu Khan
(sarangiya)
Usman
Khan
Ramzan
Khan
Mammu
Khan
Zahoor Ahmed
Khan (violinist)
Hilal Ahmed
Khan
Zafar Ahmed
Khan (sitarist)
Shakil Ahmed
Khan (tabalist)
Nasir Ahmed
Khan
Mohammed Ali
Khan (sursagarist)
Iqbal Ahmad
Khan
Kamran Ahmed
Khan
Imran Ahmed
Khan
Tanvir Ahmed
Khan

Style

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Members of this gharana approach raagdari with more freedom than the dhrupad-informed gharanas, like Gwalior, Jaipur, and Agra.[3] Emphasis on bhav and exposition are the hallmarks of this style.[4]

Repertoire

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In addition to extensive khayal compositions, the gharana is known for its qawwals.[5]

Controversy

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Some orthodox members of the Indian subcontinental or South Asian music world do not regard the Delhi gharana as an "authentic" one because its members include a number of tabla and sarangi players. Some believe these members do not represent a truly unique musical style. Scholars note the individual quality of each generation's leading singer. Though, this tradition is a gharana in familial terms.[citation needed]

It is strictly forbidden to play Sarangi in the tradition of the original Qawwal Bacche.[citation needed]

Exponents

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References

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  1. ^ "Dilli Gharana". Google Arts & Culture.
  2. ^ Ranade, Ashok Da. (2006). Music Contexts: A Concise Dictionary of Hindustani Music. Promila & Co. Publishers. pp. 54–114. ISBN 81-85002-63-0.
  3. ^ Te Nijenhuis, Emmie (1974). Indian Music: History and Structure. Belgium. p. 90.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. ^ "Gharanas Of Hindustani Music - Hindustani Classical Gharanas - Hindustani Music Gharanas". www.culturalindia.net.
  5. ^ Imani, Alifiyah (20 August 2015). "Qawwal Gali: The street that never sleeps". Herald Magazine.
  6. ^ "1988 Interview". Outlook (India).