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Old 06-19-2009, 02:26 PM   #1
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Ali Akbar Khan, R.I.P.

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan died yesterday in San Francisco which is where his Ali Akbar College of Music is located. He was 87.



http://tinyurl.com/kt4gw5


There are a several excellent videos of him on youtube....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hobK_8bIDvk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35VpoWXIk4A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDYjKosL3iA



Ali Akbar Khan

April 14, 1922 – June 19, 2009


R.I.P.
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Old 06-19-2009, 02:43 PM   #2
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Obviously a great musician.

Glad he had a long life.

RIP
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Old 06-19-2009, 07:58 PM   #3
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R.I.P.
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Old 06-20-2009, 02:27 AM   #4
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A brilliant musician.

Be well, Ustad.
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Old 06-26-2009, 02:43 AM   #5
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