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Akbar Khan is a distinguished member of an unbroken musical lineage,
the Seni Baba Allaudin gharana, descended from Mian
Tansen, the chief musician in the Moghul emperor Akbar's court in
15th century India. Ali Akbar College of Music (AACM) is the only institution outside India which teaches classical music of the Seni Baba Allauddin Gharana. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan founded AACM in the U.S. in accordance with his father's wish to spread the unique music of North India to the rest of the world. His father, the legendary Padma Vibhushan Dr. Allauddin Khan is considered the greatest musician of India in this century. AACM Today AACM established its present location in San Rafael, California, in 1974. Branches of the college have also been established in Fremont, California and Basel, Switzerland. Ustad Ali Akbar Khansahib teaches the majority of the classes himself. Tabla maestro Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri teaches percussion. AACM Students Since its opening, the College has seen over 5,000 students pass through its doors. Students of all backgrounds and musical levels come to learn from the College's master teachers. As students progress in their musical skills, opportunities to perform are available at the College and at the numerous cultural venues of the San Francisco/San Jose metropolitan area. Many of our students have gone on to successful musical careers as composers, recording and performing artists. Others have gone on to graduate studies and teaching positions at music departments of major universities. |
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Ali Akbar College of Music
215 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel. (415) 454-6264
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