Ashraf Hydroz | |
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Background information | |
Born | Mattancherry, Cochin, Kerala |
Origin | Indian |
Genres | Sufi, Qawwali, Hindustani, Carnatic classical |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
Instruments | Vocals, harmonium |
Years active | 1980–present |
Website |
ashrafhydrozsufi |
Ashraf Hydroz is an Indian Sufi and Hindustani classical musician, primarily focusing on Qawwali, mystic ghazals and Sufiana Kalaams, [1] a devotional musical form of the Sufi Muslims. He is a disciple of renowned Hindustani musician Ustad Fayaz Khan from Bangalore. [2]
Ashraf Hydroz was born in Mattancherry, Cochin, India, [2] and his instinct of music is carried over from his father late Mr Hydroz, who was a very versatile artist. Inspired by the Sabri Brothers, he went on to pursue a Masters and M.Phil in music from Delhi University, [3] from the Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, where he obtained the " Sangeeta Siromani" title. [4] [5]
He has performed at various prestigious occasions including the "Kochi-Muziris Biennale" (2016-2017), and portrayed his Sufi musical enchantments across stages in India, USA and Australia. [3][ failed verification] He also formed and leads his Sufi music band "Khayal-e-Qawwali". [4]
Ashraf Hydroz | |
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Background information | |
Born | Mattancherry, Cochin, Kerala |
Origin | Indian |
Genres | Sufi, Qawwali, Hindustani, Carnatic classical |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
Instruments | Vocals, harmonium |
Years active | 1980–present |
Website |
ashrafhydrozsufi |
Ashraf Hydroz is an Indian Sufi and Hindustani classical musician, primarily focusing on Qawwali, mystic ghazals and Sufiana Kalaams, [1] a devotional musical form of the Sufi Muslims. He is a disciple of renowned Hindustani musician Ustad Fayaz Khan from Bangalore. [2]
Ashraf Hydroz was born in Mattancherry, Cochin, India, [2] and his instinct of music is carried over from his father late Mr Hydroz, who was a very versatile artist. Inspired by the Sabri Brothers, he went on to pursue a Masters and M.Phil in music from Delhi University, [3] from the Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, where he obtained the " Sangeeta Siromani" title. [4] [5]
He has performed at various prestigious occasions including the "Kochi-Muziris Biennale" (2016-2017), and portrayed his Sufi musical enchantments across stages in India, USA and Australia. [3][ failed verification] He also formed and leads his Sufi music band "Khayal-e-Qawwali". [4]