Biography
Training and Background
Born on 2 Aug 1944 in a Family of
Professional Shahnai players of a Princely state Bhojpur - Dumraon
Bihar under the able guidance of his father (Late 'Bharat Ratna' Ustad
Bismillah Khan) he learnt the instrisic crafts of the instrument and
since the tender age of 12 years, he started his practice (Reyaz) in
solitude on the Banks of the Ganges and in the devote temples like
'Jarau Mandir' and Mangla Gauri ' etc. with his father. His per
formances both in India and abroad have always forged links between men
temples and river a bond whose depth few can comprehend. He has the
blessings of the holy temples of Varanasi and observed many of
transcendental events during his practice in the temples. He however
avoids to quote them as advised by his great father and teacher. He has
toures with his father. Wherever he went for instance World Exposition
in Montreal (Canada) in year 1967. Cannes (France) Art Festival in 1969
and the world Exposition in OSAKA (JAPAN) in year 1970 etc.
SOME IMPORTANT WORLD'S TOURS
Zamin Hussain Bismillah Khan
Shehnai Concert by Zamin Hussain Khan
Zamin Hussain Khan performing in concert
Career
Performing Career
1974- VIsited France performed at all
important places in South. France, Paris, Germany, Italy, Vienna also
performed in Belgium, Swedan, Holland and AUstria etc. Went for
pilgrimage to Syria, Iraq
1976- Went of European tour and performed in U.K., France , Germany and Italy. Visited Iraq for pilgrimage.
1982- Went to U.S.A and performed in all Important cities, also went to the Shrines of Iraq.
1990-
Went to U.S.A and performed in all the important cities. California
Portland, Virginia, Bostan, Chicago, Washington and New York etc.
1992- Went to Iran and performed in the newly built Audotorium of Tehran. It was name after Ustad Bismillah Khan.
1993- Went to U.A and Germany and performed on national events.
1994- The tour was repeated in 1994 on special innitation from U.K., also performed in other European countries.
1995- Went to the New York (U.S.A) on special invitation by the world Music Institute, New York.
and many other Marraige ceremony
Programs
Enchanting Shehnai recital (Shehnai Vadan) by Zamin Hussain Khan - Son and disciple of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah khan. Shehnai(Mangal vadya) is an aerophonic (wind) instrument, a double reed conical oboe, common in North India, West India and Pakistan, made out of wood, with a metal flare bell at the end.
Awards & Achievements
KASHI RATNA 2003
President Award from A P J Abdul kalaam sahab
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