Homayoun Sakhi
Biographie
Homayoun Sakhi
Afghan rubab virtuoso
Afghanistan
on Tour
2 artists on stage
A local tradition of Hindustani raga has existed in Kabul since the 1860s, when Amir Sher Ali Khan brought a number of classically trained musicians from India to perform at his court. The present-day avatar of this tradition is Homayun Sakhi, the greatest Afghan rubab player of his generation.
REFERENCES
Carnegie Hall (New York - US), Théatre de la Ville (Paris - FR), Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (MO), Barbican (London - UK), Festival Les Orientales (FR), etc...