Wasifuddin Dagar

Wasifuddin Dagar

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Wasifuddin Dagar Profile

  • Name:
  • Wasifuddin Dagar
  • Father:
  • Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar

Wasifuddin Dagar Biography

Wasifuddin Dagar is an Indian classical vocalist of Dhrupad sangeet, a form of Indian classical music. Inherited music from his family, Dagar is the son of Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar. His uncles too were leading names of Drupat sangeet and he belonged to the family of ‘Dagar Brothers’. He is a descendant of the legendary Haridas Dagar, Tansen's teacher. Dagar’s family is associated with music for many generations. For his outstanding contributions to the field of music, Wasifuddin Dagar has been honoured with Padma Shri by government of India.

 

Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar was born into a musical family of Dhrupad sangeet. His father Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar and uncle Ustad N. Zahiruddin Dagar were among the leading names of Dhrupad sangeet of 20th century. The brothers performed together for music concerts and were known by the name - ‘Dagar Brothers’. Faiyaz was initiated to the world of Dhrupad sangeet by his father and uncle at the age of 5. He also received training from many members of the family including - his grand uncle, Ustad A. Rahimuddin Dagar and uncles, Ustad Aminuddin Dagar, Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar, Ustad Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar and Ustad H. Sayeeduddin Dagar.

 

Later he was groomed by his uncle, Ustad Zahiruddin Dagar with whom he performed jugalbandis during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In fact Faiyaz started his professional career in 1989, by performing aside his uncle. He has also performed aside his father and uncle - ‘Dagar Brothers’. By now, Faiyaz has completed 25 years in the field of music and has done many recordings in India and abroad. Since year 2000 he has given several solo performances abroad.

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Updated: March 27, 2016

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