Ustad Irshad Khan is considered among the world’s best Sitar players and the leading Surbahar (Bass Sitar) player of his generation and among the finest instrumentalists of the world. His individual stamp in both these instruments ascends from the distinctiveness of his technique and mental prowess. Is renowned not only for his mastery of these two instruments, but for his unique presentation of the different genres of Indian classical music, and his mastery of the intricate “gayaki-ang”(vocal) and “tantra-ang”(instrumental) styles, makes Irshad Khan one of the most dynamic musicians of today. He is one of the most brilliant musical gems of the famous Etawah Gharana and belongs to the seventh generation of this musical lineage. His family has produced the most revered and influential figures in Hindustani Classical Music including the likes of Sahabdad Khan, Imdad Khan, Enayet Khan, Waheed Khan, Imrat Khan and Vilayat Khan. Irshad Khan is son and disciple of Sitar Legends Ustad Imrat Khan and nephew of Ustad Vilayat Khan. Irshad’s ancestors had been among the best musicians and leading sitar players of India and are credited for the introduction of the ‘gayaki-ang’ vocal style on the sitar. His family has been paramount in the evolution of the sitar into its present form. Whether he is performing pure classical, folk, or world-beat/new-age, audiences are stunned by his breathtaking virtuosity and profound musicality. This remarkable versatility allows him to transcend cultural barriers and turn each performance into a spellbinding and unforgettable experience for audiences everywhere. Through his performances and international press accolades and groundbreaking albums, he has proved to be an outstanding World musician.