Hindustani
Etawah Gharana
Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
Sitar Tradition
Founder
Imdad Khan (1848-1920)
Characteristics
- ●Pioneered gayaki ang (vocal-style) playing
- ●Smooth, sustained meends (glides) for emotional expression
- ●Makes the sitar 'sing' with flowing melodic lines
- ●Influenced by Gwalior vocal tradition
- ●Lyrical expression over percussive technique
Notable Artists
Other Notable Artists
Shahid Parvez·Shujaat Khan