Morning Raga by Mohsin Ali Khan

Mohsin Ali Khan

Early Life

Born on 15 Oct 1985, Mohsin Ali Khan is one the leading exponents of  Kirana Gharana. He Graduated from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. He  was born into a family with music tradition which traced its roots to  Ustad Abdul Karim Khan & Ustad Bahara Waheed Khan the founders of  Kirana Gharana Gayaki. Mohsin was groomed by his father, a renowned  Sarod Player Ustad Abdul Sami Khan since the age of five. Knowing  Mohsin's control on Swara in his early age, his father advised him to  take lessons from his Uncle Ustad Amir Ahmad Khan. Soon, he mastered  uniqueness of Kirana Gharana.

Gayaki

Mohsin has god gifted versatile voice which is apt for Khayal Gayaki  as well as Ghazal. He has great grip over improvisation or "Badhat” in  Kirana style in accordance with the mood of Raaga.

Career

Mohsin Ali Khan has undertaken a project with Kathak Kendra, New  Delhi and is also an established performing artist. He performed vocal  recital at various concerts in India and overseas.

Recent achievements

Mohsin Ali Khan has recorded a fusion music CD named as "My Indian  Heart" under the direction of well-known Spanish Music Director - Luis  Cobo. This CD has been appreciated by many music experts.

Future Endeavors

With a view to spread Hindustani Vocal Music, he established "Kirana  Gharana Music School" in 2013. Over there, he teaches classical and semi  classical music to students from India and abroad. He has organized  programs for many upcoming artists including his own students. He is  planning to spread Kirana Gharana Gayaki through his performances and  disciples all over the world.