Imdadkhani Gharana

The Imdadkhani Gharana is a major lineage of North Indian sitar and surbahar performance. Rooted in India and associated with Imdad Khan, the tradition emphasizes vocal-style phrasing, delicate ornament, and a singing approach to raga. Its later history is strongly linked with Vilayat Khan, whose gayaki ang style became one of the most influential models of modern sitar playing.

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