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Ustad Bismillah Khan's Shehnai

" Ustad Bismillah Khan was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily schooled in traditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage. He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001. "

 

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Uploaded on June 9, 2022
Taken on May 22, 2022