Born in a family of traditional
musicians, Ustad Moinuddin Khan began his studies
at a very young age under the tutelage of his
father, Ustad Shadi Khan. Today, Moinuddin Khan
is counted amongst the leading exponents of
the illustrious Beenkar of Senia Gharana, which
is inherited, from his father, Ustad Shadi Khan,
who was a leading disciple of Ustad Ahmed Baksh
Khan.
Moinuddin Khan worked with All
India Radio, Indore for a number of years. He
was always invited to perform in the prestigious
music conferences held all over India. Being
such a remarkable musician, he twice performed
Sarangi solo, in the "All India Radio National
Highlights" before a national audience.
Through his association with All
India Radio, Moinuddin Khan became a highly
respected performing partner for artists of
such stature as Ustad Bade Gulam Ali Khan, Ustad
Amir Khan, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Begam Aktar,
Ustad Faiyaz Khan, and many others.
Moinuddin Khan has also been active
as a master teacher of sarangi, violin, and
voice. He has taught many people who are professional
musicians, and are also associated with All
India Radio. It is through these teaching endeavors
that he strives to perpetuate the richness and
beauty of his vast musical heritage. |