Master class with musician Shujaat Khan, accompanied by Kepa Junkera

Shujaat Husain Khan, one of the greatest North Indian classical musicians will offer a master class, jointly with Kepa Junkera, on 29 October at the University of Deusto. Admission is free for the general public until all places are filled. Two days later, on 31 October, he will be performing for the first time in Bilbao at the Euskalduna Concert Hall at 19:30.

Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan is one of the greatest North Indian classical musicians of his generation. He belongs to the Imdad Khan Gharana (Tradition) of the sitar (lute) and his musical pedigree extends seven generations.

His gayaki ang style is imitative of the subtleties of the human voice. At the age of three he began practising on a specially made small Sitar and by the age of six, he was recognised as a child prodigy and began giving public performances. Since then he has performed at all the prestigious music festivals in India and throughout Asia, Africa, North America and Europe; he has also been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. Shujaat Husain Khan has developed a unique style in Indian classical music. He has recorded more than 60 albums. His intuitive, fresh and spontaneous approach to rhythm has captivated audiences around the world. His exquisite music flows from his heart and touches everyone’s hearts.

Some of his performances include the musical concerts celebrating India’s 60th anniversary of independence and a special performance at the United Nations General Assembly Hall. Other relevant venues where he has performed include Carnegie Hall in New York, Paramount Theater and Meyers Symphony Theater. In 2000, the Boston Herald listed Khan’s concert as one of the top 25 upcoming events of the year.