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That the efforts of the academy are already paying dividends was well
demonstrated by some of its young students. The nine-year-old Zainul Abedin who
has been placed under the tutelage of Ustad Latafat Hussain Khan, sang
YAMAN-KALYAN with the confidence and poise of a fairly matured performer. His
sense of Laya, Bharat Taans and above all his manner of presentation already
indicated a future of great promise ahead of him. – The
Statesman 18/12/1978
Little
Ustad steals the heart of listeners – Times of India
Bombay’79
Child
prodigy steals the show – Allahabad Times 1980
Zainul
Abedin, the ten year old wonder boy thrilled the audience with his Tayari……
– India Today 16-29 Feb 1980
Impressive
debut by Zainul – What impressed most was the young vocalist’s calm and
sober approach for rendering Alaap and Khayal composition ….. it was thus an
enjoyable experience to listen to Yaman Kalyan from Zainul who handed it with
the utmost care and judicious deployment of the characteristics features of the
Raga ….. what delighted most were young singer’s matured mannerisms and his
total avoidance of gimmicks. – Today, December 1993
Excellent
music briefly rendered – India international center presented Zainul Abedin, a
young vocalist of talent and potentiality – The
Hindustan Times, New Delhi 1993
Song
Sans Gimmicks – The indelible impact of his great mentor’s mannerisms were
well observed in Zainul’s renderings …. – The
Pioneer, Thursday December 9, 1993
The
SRA Conference was memorable in more ways than one – The following night,
Zainul Abedin started with non-tom Alaap and then Khayal in Raga Bhimpalasi. His
rendition revealed his depth of maturity. He has come a long way since being a
child prodigy. With time and of course practice, he will most certainly become
one of the better-known singers of the Agra Gharana – Perhaps the only Khayal
singers who have retained Alaap in vocal music. – The
Economic Times, Saturday March 12, 1994
I
would like to mention another SRA product, Zainul Abedin …… his
“PHIARAT” was good, holding out promise for a bright future. A little more
attention to the aesthetic aspect of music especially the “ASTHAI BHARNA” of
the Agra Gharana, should give him a stronger foothold. – The
Statesman, April 5, 1994
Sizing
Stars – At a tender age of four, Zainul Abedin under the guidance and training
of Sri Gobinda Basu and Sri Arun Kumar Chatterjee strated showing a promising
career as a vocalist.
In
1977, Zainul gave his first stage performance in Basirhat District Competition
and stood first. This was a major break for the young lad. As one after the
other he showed his talent.
His
renditions kept the audience spell-bound. Soon the maestro of the Agra Gharana,
Ustad Latafat Hussain Khan took Zainul under his wing. Zainul’s talent was
further honed and he selected for a scholarship. In 1980 Zainul gave a
scintillating performance under ITC’s banner at Delhi, which was soon followed
by Allahabad’s “Kal Ke Kalakar”. Within a very short period of time young
Zainul surprised the music world. The sudden death of Ustad Latafat Hussain Khan
came as a setback for the prodigy. Sri Vijay Kichlu took Zainul under his
tutelage. Though Zainul has failed give much of public performances yet his
performances in India and in USA has left an everlasting impression to his
audience. – The Asian Age, 12 December 2000
New
Notes from Agra – The Agra Gharana began in Akbar’s court and continues to
gice us beautiful bandishes through its young upcoming singer. This Dhrupad
composition in Raga Jog was composed by Haji Sugan Khan, who is said to have
given birth to the Agra Gharana. A top Dhrupad musician and composer in the
court of Akbar, Haji Sujan Khan sang in Nauharbaani style. And from there,
reportedly, starts the story of the Agra Gharana.
All
this and more was revealed by Zainul Abedin, disciple of the Late Ustad Latafat
Hussain Khan and Pandit Vijay Kichlu, during his March 10 performance at the
ITC, organized by Delhi Music Circle and ITC. The performance was the first of a
current series of Hindudtani Musical Gharanas, featuring young, upcoming
artists. This concert was especially good news for Delhi music lovers and
eminent musicians, who has not heard the Agra Gharana for a long time.
Zainul
Abedin began his training at the age of 8 when he was selected by Sangeer
Research Academy to study under Ustad Latafat Khan. After his death Zainul
continued his studies under Pandit Vijay Kichlu and also learned from the Kirana
Gharana under Arun Kumar Chatterjee.
Musicologist
Sumati Mutatkar introduced this upcoming Bengali musicians, recalling how he was
merely 8 years old when she first saw him …… after rendering a Bada Khayal,
Zainul sang short poems in devotion to lord Krishna like “KAISE KHELU HOLI…….
The words of the poems “BIRAJ KE KUNWAR SHAAM, HOLI KHELTA, SAB SAKHIYAN,
PEECHE DHOOM MACHAVAT” made the splendor of holi (which coincided with the
concert) come alive. And finally Zainul ended the evening by singing the Thumri
SAAWARE SALONE …… a composition of Khadin Hussain.
“The
Alaapchaari or voice culture of Agra is unique and we have never broken its
original shaili” says Zainul proudly – The Indian
Express, New Delhi March 15, 2001
The
very best of Agra Gharana – A melodious voice majestic in notes, wide in
sweep. That is how Prakash Wadhera sums up the voice of Zainul Abedin who gave a
recital the other day. – The Hindu Friday, May 4,
2001
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