Ayaan Ali Bangash

The younger son and disciple of the Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan. His approach, vision& versatility make him an icon for the youth in the music industry. His contribution in making the Sarod a cross-over instrument in a variety of genres has projected him as an artist of high repute. It is music forged from a unique artistic vision that rests upon a legacy seven generations deep and includes his revered father and grandfather, Amjad Ali Khan and Haafiz Ali Khan. Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash represent the 7th generation of a musical lineage, as sons and disciples of the sarod icon, Amjad Ali Khan. They have performed across the globe, including Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. They've collaborated with guitarist Derek Trucks, of the Allman Brothers Band, Guitarist Sharon Isbin, Rock and roll legend Joe Walsh, Chicago Philharmonic orchestra, Avignon symphony orchestra among others& established themselves as a duo, carrying forward their musical legacy in sync with both tradition and contemporary times. They performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2014 in Oslo and recently won the Gold Medal at the Global Music Awards in LA for their new album Peace Worshippers. Recently, they performed their father’s Concerto Samaagam with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra with Conductor Xian Zhang, Moscow State Philharmonic Orchestra, and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.