The playing style of Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan derives from Benares, a city that evokes the divine romance and enigmatic mystery of this unique instrument. This eloquent performance was recorded at the world renowned Saptak festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat whose listeners were transported back to Benares by the majestic sound of Shehnai.

Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan is one of India's finest Shehnai players sustaining a tradition that has enriched Hindustani culture for generations. His melodious, fluent style disguises the immense technical difficulty which lies behind the art of shehnai playing. This recording features a lyrical rendition of Raag Gorakh Kalyan, capturing all of the emotional intensity and heartfelt joy of Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan's music.