Hindustani
Farrukhabad Gharana
Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
Tabla Tradition
Founder
Haji Vilayat Ali Khan (19th century)
Characteristics
- ●Synthesizes all major gharana styles
- ●Balanced approach: Delhi precision, Lucknow grace, Benares power
- ●Open baya work with intricate chalans (phrase patterns)
- ●Remarkable variety in repertoire
- ●Versatile for both solo and accompaniment
Notable Artists
Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh
Tabla
Samir Chatterjee
Tabla
Pandit Taranath Ram Rao Hattiangadi
Tabla
Pandit Suresh Gaitonde
Tabla
Ustad Ahmed Jan Khan
Tabla
Pandit Sankha Chatterjee
Tabla
Ustad Mehboob Khan Mirajkar
Tabla
Other Notable Artists
Amir Hussain Khan·Ahmedjan Thirakwa·Keramatullah Khan·Anindo Chatterjee