Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan the eminent Classical Vocalist,

is a living embodiment of the continuity of Indian musical tradition through heritage. – Legendary Musician

A rare Combination of academic proficiency and musical excellence, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan belongs to an illustrious school of music known as SAHASWAN RAMPUR GWALIOR GHARANA which owes its allegiance to SENIYA tradition represented by great Ustads like UstadWazir Khan, Ustad Bahadur Hussain Khan, Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan, Ustad Fida Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan and Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan.

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan is the grandson of Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan of SAHASWAN Gharana, who is the Son-in-law of the pioneer of Gwalior Gharana Ustad Haddu Khan Sahib, who was the court musician during the reign of king Wajid Ali Shah

By fortuitous Coincidence, Ustad Ji’s wife too is the grand daughter of Padma Bhushan Ustad Mushtaq Husssain Khan.

Born over seven decades ago on March 3, 1931 in Badayun, Uttar Pradesh, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan was initiated into music by his father Ustad Waris Hussain Khan.

He was groomed by Ustad Fida Hussain Khan, Father of the famous Maestro Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan. Later, Nissar Hussain Khan himself took him over under his wings. The Traditional Styles of Rampur, Gwalior and Sahaswan “Gharana’” are therefore distinctly to be observed in his performance Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan evinced particular interest in the history of Indian music and studied ancient Indian Music (JatiGayan) with Acharya K.C Brahaspati, besides doing research work with him.

He sang compositions derived from Natyashastra and Brihat Deshi written by Matang Rishi and from sharing Dev’s Sangeet Ratnakar Based on Jati -Gayan. These had never been dung by any musician in recent times and for the first time after 700 years.

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Saheb brought to life this Ancient Indian Classical Music from the hoary era. Seven of his records of 30 minutes each are preserved in the Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi.

Gifted with a melodious voice he has cultivated it in such a manner that he moves with comfortable ease throughout the span of four octaves. He is versatile singer who can perform both classical and light music with great virtuosity.

While his raga renditions show his refined sense of time, style and rhythm, his Thumri’s, as also other lighter varieties are suffused with sensitivity and feeling.

 

 Years old, that’s how young Ustadji was when he started to learn singing and the rest is history.

 Of his records of 30 mins each are preserved in the Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi. He is a versatile singer who can perform both classical & light music with great virtuosity.

 Years old, when Ustadji gave his first stage performance with his dad. Since then he has performed all over India and the world.

• Ustadji is among the few artists to perform at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at a conference held by former President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1952.

• Ustadji was named as Junior Tansen in 1969 by Haridas Sangeet Sabha, Mangalore.

• Ustadji has also been awarded the Ustad Haafiz Ali Khan Award and Ustad Chand Khan Award.

• Ustadji performed at Baltimore University and was conferred an Honorary Citizenship of Baltimore City. He was awarded this Citizenship for outstanding contribution to the field of Indian Classical Music by the Governor of Maryland in 1986.

• Ustadji had the honour to perform at the Golden Jubilee ceremony of the honourable Queen of United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II

• Ustadji also performed at “Festival de Lille” (France) in the presence of Lady Diana, Princess of Wales.

• Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan is also the Music director and playback singer of Award winning feature films like : Umrao Jaan, BhuVan Shome, Badnam Basti, Aagman, Shreeman Aashiq, Chhand Pretticha (Marathi), Drut (Bengali), Anarkali (Telugu)

• UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, honouring Ustadji with Yash Bharti Samman in Lucknow

Ustadji always believed in giving back to the society – be it identifying and nurturing some of the best musicians in India or mesmerizing the nation through his legendary music. With this belief, Ustadji has now initiated to promote and support the education of underprivileged children through a project called “Ek Naye Bharat Ki Shuruwat”

Ustadji and Family:

His Sons : (Left to Right) Qadir Mustafa, Rabbani Mustafa, Hasan Mustafa, Murtuza Mustafa.

His Grandsons : Aamir Mustafa, Zain Mustafa and Faiz Mustafa

COKE STUDIO : 3 Generations of the Khan family Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, his sons and grandson performing at Coke Studio for the song “Aao Balma”.

They performed with other legends of the music industry like A.R.Rahman and Sivamani