Sukhawat Ali Khan - Shukriya

Facts Sukhawat Ali Khan represents the family lineage of the 600 year old Sham Chorasi traditional school of music, which was established during the reign of Emperor Akbar of India. His training in both classical raga and Sufi Qawwali singing began at the age of seven under his father, legendary Pakistani/Indian vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. A San Francisco bay resident, Sukhawat teaches this musical style and performs for dance and world music lovers everywhere. SHUKRIYA, which translates to "Thanks" is his first recording done on his own, full of passion and feeling.