Asad, the Madhya Pradesh connect to AR Rahman show

BHOPAL: There is local connect to the global band of AR Rahman that would perform on Thursday at Lal Parade ground on the occasion of foundation day of Madhya Pradesh. Considered as a new age sitar maestro from Mewati Gharana, Asad Khan has roots from Indore.
"Playing on the foundation day is fantastic feeling. We belong to the Mewati Gharana of singing," said Asad Khan whose forefathers were court musicians of the then rulers Holkars.
However, it is not just the sufi influence which he and Rahman share. "Every artiste who play with Rahman knows their bar, but it is only with AR Rahman who lets us explore and even do solo. He even lets us play his music according to our liking," said the sitar maestro.
Synchronization with the band is challenging and one gets fresh version of every track in every concert performed with Rahman, he said.
Khan has worked with the likes of American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer Herbie Hancock, Jamiroquai (jazz funk and Acid jazz band) and London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) among others.