Akbar Khamiso Khan

PAKISTAN

Akbar Khamiso Khan was born in Hedar Abad in 1967. His father was the great Pakistani musician Khamiso Khan who played “algoza” which is an instrument used in playing folkloric Pakistani melodies. It is similar to a double flute, which is played by placing 3 fingers on each of its sides to produce unique melodies. It is used by the folkloric Benjabi singers, as well as by musicians in the United Kingdom to preform contemporary Benjabi music. The best musicians who played it were the Professors Khamiso Khan, Meseeri Khan Gamali and Akbar Khamiso Khan.

Sessions :
  • The International Samaa' Festival for Spiritual Music & Chanting - 8 Round