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Vasant Rai, Sarod artist of the Maihar gharana, Hindustani classical musician

Gharana

Maihar

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InstrumentSarod
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1942–1985)

Vasant Rai

Disciple of

Allauddin KhanView Lineage Tree

Notable Students

Pradeep BarotEmu Desai(Mandolin)Shamim Ahmed Khan(Sitar)Lex HixonCollin WalcottDon Cherry

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Biography

Vasant Rai (1942–1985) was an Indian musician and composer, known for his mastery of the sarod. A disciple of the legendary Allauddin Khan, he was a prominent figure in the popularization of Indian classical music in the West.

Profile last updated 2026-01-06

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