The potential of Khan's artistic vision is limitless; his extraordinary creativity refuses to be circumscribed by conservative orthodoxy. He has conquered not only the North Indian classical idiom but also realms as diverse as Gregorian chant, Western classical music, abstract jazz, and Flamenco. His sensitive phrasing and remarkable intuition of various musical cultures provide him with a great sense of freedom and flexibility. This unique cosmopolitan insight has led to collaborations with the world's leading performers and composers .
In 2002, Nishat received an award for his inspiration and dedication to humanity from a foundation linked to the United Nations (past recipients included Sting and Nelson Mandela). In August that year he was featured at the Japanese Parliament DIET in Tokyo where his concert marked the 50th Anniversary of Indo-Japanese diplomatic relations.
In 2004 the President of Croatia received Nishat in Zagreb, where he performed Meeting of Angels with Gregorian chant. Later that year, Khan was invited to perform alongside Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin and others at the Crossroads Festival in Dallas, Texas.
Khan was honored with a U.S. Congressional Award for Contribution s to Culture and Community in 2005. In March 2006, he performed to a sold out audience at the world renowned Carnegie Hall in New York. Most recently, Khan was invited to perform for Japan's Prime Minister Abe in September 2006.
Nishat Khan's mesmerising personality and devotion to spreading his musical tradition led to an appointment as visiting professor at the University of California, Los Angeles , and h e teaches many successful master classes internationally. |
