A musical evening with Ayaan and Amaan Ali

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan with two sons Ayaan and Amaan were here recently for a concert organized at a city school.
The show began with Kathak dancer Sandeep Mahavir presenting a dance recital. But it was a dance recital with a difference because it was a blend of Rajasthani folk and Kathak dance forms. It was the perfect start to the event and was appreciated by not just the audience but also Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Everyone, however, seemed to be eagerly waiting for Ustadji to take the stage. Amaan and Ayaan took charge of evening before Amjad Ali Khan joined them on stage. The duo performed on raag Jhinjhoti.
Wah Ustad
Dedicating his performance to Mahatma Gandhi for it was his death anniversary a day later, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan tuned the silver strings to the song, “Vaishnav jana to”. Rhythmic claps by the audience were enough to describe how the musical recital was accepted by those present at the event. Soon Amaan and Ayaan joined him on stage. “Solo performance becomes easier when you have to share and perform together. My guru used to say that adjustment is the greatest prayer of life,” said the maestro before presenting the third recital “Ekla chalo re” with Amaan and Ayaan. The event came to a close with the trio being felicitated.