Back to the Roots
Venue: KCC 4th Floor Hall 1, KCC 4th Floor Hall 2
Date: 08 Aug, 2026
Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Back to the Roots, an evening of Hindustani classical vocal music featuring Armaan Khan, one of the most promising young exponents of the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana.
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A disciple and son of the late Padma Bhushan Ustad Rashid Khan, Armaan Khan carries forward a remarkable musical lineage with performances that combine technical precision, emotional depth, and a profound respect for tradition. Through timeless ragas, expressive thumris, and evocative dadras, the recital celebrates the enduring beauty of Hindustani classical music while engaging contemporary audiences with freshness and sensitivity.
Designed as an immersive musical experience, Back to the Roots invites listeners to reconnect with the rich traditions that continue to shape India's classical music heritage. Whether you are an experienced rasika or discovering classical music for the first time, the evening promises an intimate journey through melody, poetry, and improvisation.
Armaan Khan is a young Hindustani classical vocalist of the renowned Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana. The son and foremost disciple of the late Padma Bhushan Ustad Rashid Khan, he began his musical training at an early age, inheriting a rich tradition of khayal gayaki known for its clarity, expansive raga development, and intricate taans.
Despite his young age, Armaan has performed at prestigious music festivals and concert venues across India and internationally, earning recognition for his maturity, musicianship, and command over classical repertoire. Recipient of several honours including the Dover Lane Music Festival Award, Lokmat Sur Jyotsna Award, and Sri Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani Award, he represents a new generation of musicians committed to carrying India's classical traditions into the future.
