Renowned sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan will get the Alva’s Virasat 2015 award on the inaugural day of the three-day cultural event at Vidyagiri near Moodbidri on January 8.
A release issued by the Alva’s Education Foundation, which conducts the event, said the award carried a purse of Rs. 1 lakh.
The Padma Vibhushan recipient began performing at the age of six, said the release, adding that his music “spreads emotions of love and peace”.
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The release described the man as “epoch-making”, with a personality that did not differ on-stage and off-stage.
Born in the Bangash family of musicians from Gwalior, he is sixth generation artiste. He trained under his father Hafeez Ali Khan and went on to become a legend in his chosen instrument sarod.
He has performed in many countries and is the recipient of many awards.
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He has also been a visiting professor for international institutes and has paired with many artistes to present jugalbandis and fusion music programmes.
Two books have been written about him – The World of Amjad Ali Khan and Abba: Gods Greatest Gift To Us. Married to Bharatanatyam exponent Subhalakshmi, the couple’s sons Aman Ali Khan and Ayan Ali Khan are emerging sarod players.