Mela
2004 in Oslo, Norway
Ashraf Sharif Khan
 Ashraf
Sharif Khan is the third son of the Asian sitar master Ustad Muhammad
Sharif Khan Poonchwala. An acknowledged prodigy since the age of eleven,
he inherits a musical tradition handed down from father to son, from
ustad to talib, over hundreds of years since the founding of
the "saini gharana" school in the time of the Moghul Emperors
of South Asia.
Ashraf's music combines an astounding technical proficiency with
an accomplished artist's striving for perfection in musical expression.
The melodic beauty of his style, accentuated by his dynamic rhythmic
development and virtuoso technique provide an unforgettable musical
experience for longtime aficionados of South Asian music and for
newcomers alike. His music transcends regional boundaries, and is
accessible to all. It is universal in scope.
Ashraf Sharif has performed extensively in Pakistan, United States,
Europe, Japan and South Asia.
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