Learn Classical Music To Preserve It, Not Just For the Stage: Amjad Ali Khan | Music - Entrepreneur

Music is an art form that arguably leaps past most others by Saurabh Kumar, Entrepreneur Staff.

Amjad Ali Khan performing with his sons Amaan and Ayaan

There’d probably be a select few in millions who wouldn’t like the sound of good music. And the ratio probably remains the same when it comes to those who can produce music that manages to engulf generations. Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan has and continues to enthral and entice people across age and geographies.

But at a time when showcasing work using new-age tech tools and getting noticed has become much easier for aspiring artists, the maestro has a few words of caution to offer. “Young artists today are too keen to perform, and this is dangerous. Reality shows are good, but what happens to the winners? Where do they go?”

The Grammy award nominee believes very few today are willing to spend time to understand the nuances of an art form. “Everyone is too eager to perform on the stage. There are many untrained artists performing, and that is a disservice to the art,” he said.

He spoke to Entrepreneur India a day before he—along with his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash—was slated to perform at Carnegie Hall as part of HCL Concerts in New York earlier this month...

However, plagiarism is a problem. “One can be a disciple of any musician, but if you are using someone’s technique or style of music, it should be acknowledged. Unfortunately, that is not happening. With YouTube close-ups available, people learn the techniques from famous classical players and not acknowledge them. That is stealing. I think that with online fame available easily, musicians have become delusional. Instagram and Facebook makes one believe what is not true,” said Amaan.
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