Our Introduction
What is Esraj?
Here’s the thing about the Esraj – it’s traveled further than most of us ever will. Born in Persia centuries ago, this instrument made its way across mountains and borders, changing a little with each generation that played it. Eventually, it found its way to Bengal, India, and that’s where the real magic happened.
In Bengal, the Esraj became part of something bigger than music. It found a home in Rabindra Sangeet – the devotional songs and compositions of Rabindranath Tagore. Picture those early morning temple sessions, the smell of incense in the air, and the Esraj adding its voice to prayers and poetry. It wasn’t trying to be the star of the show. It was there to support, to enhance, to make everything feel a little more sacred.
Millions of copies sold worldwide
Successful shows across the country
Won multiple global music awards
MEET THE MAESTROS
- Realese Date : 05 May 2025
- Reelin Records
Album: Enigmatic Melodies
Arshad Khan belongs to the Delhi gharana – one of the most respected schools of Indian classical music. His style is known as gayaki ang, which basically means his playing mimics the human voice.
This is huge in Indian classical music. The voice is considered the most perfect instrument, and when an instrumentalist can make their instrument “sing” like a human voice – that’s the highest compliment. That’s mastery.
Form of Music
WHERE ESRAJ FOUND ITS PLACE?
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ESRAJ IN GHAZAL
The Esraj is already rare. It is already endangered. But knowing that it has this whole dimension - this ghazal legacy - makes it even more important to preserve.
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ESRAJ IN FOLK MUSIC
Folk music is where the Esraj is story really begins. Yeah, Rabindra Sangeet gave it identity and recognition, made it respectable, put it on the map. But folk traditions? That is where the soul of this instrument lives.
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ESRAJ IN CLASSICAL MUSIC
The Esraj started in folk, sure. But it grew up in classical music. That is where it learned to really express itself, where it got refined, where it earned respect as a serious instrument.
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Aug 2025
Urban Harmony Street Fest
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Aug 2025
Island Echoes Music Weekend
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Biography
FAMILY OF ESRAJ
Dilruba
The Closest Cousin
Taus
The Peacock's Voice
Sarangi
The Emotional Heavyweight
Ravanhatta
The Ancient Ancestor
ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Ustad Arshad Khan. (Esraj)
LESTER P. (Bass)
STEPHANIE (Voc)
Ustad Allauddin Khan (Esraj)
Anas Ahmed. (Esraj)
WILLIAM M. (Keys)
Thanks for Supported Us
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Who we are
Hey there. I’m Anas Ahmed, and this website exists because I believe the Esraj – and the incredible people who’ve dedicated their lives to it – deserve to be known.
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