Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Launches his Latest Album ‘Navras’

As a part of their continuous endeavour to deliver genuine and rare experiences, Teacher’s Glasses has partnered with the living legend of Indian classical music Ustad Amjad Ali Khan by launching his latest album. The iconic Sarod maestro who has been awarded India's second highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan in 2001 has inspired generations of music aficionados to keep up their interest in Indian classical music, performing worldwide to packed theatres. Teacher’s Glasses is proud to associate exclusively with one of the undisputed masters of classical music to launch his latest album titled ‘Navras’. The name of the album represents the nine principle emotions, moods or sentiments that are felt by every human in their day to day lives and are beautifully captured by the strum of the maestros Sarod chords to get the audience to truly enjoy the music. These include Love/Sringara: Raga Bihari, Joy/Hasya: Raga Khammaj, Wonder/Adhuta: Raga Darbari, Courage/Vira: Raga Malkauns, Peace/Shanta: Ram Dhun, Sadness/Karuna: Raga Pilu, Anger/Raudra: Raga Bahar, Fear/Bhayanaka: Raga Mia Ki Malhar and Disgust/Vibhasta: Raga Tilang.  

Teacher’s Glasses always believes in celebrating genuine achievers and their unmatched achievements across unique art forms, music being one that’s most pleasurable and relatable. In an endeavor to deliver genuine and rare experiences, this association brings forward authentic, unmatched content in the form of music. What matters eventually is the music, the effect of music and the realization of the notes of music. At a time when music enthusiasts are craving live concerts, but from the safety of their homes and in company of their closest friends and family, the Sarod virtuoso along with Teacher’s Glasses will launch the album exclusively with two live Concerts on PayTM Insider scheduled for 20^th & 27^th February 2021.  The virtual concerts would indulge classical music lovers’ across India, and the world, who will get to access them and Ustad Ji’s mastery on PayTM Insider. 

Speaking further on his latest album and the association with Teacher’s Glasses, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan said, “My latest offering Navras refers to the nine expressions that human beings are empowered with. It is a celebration of music and how it makes you feel. I could not have found a better partner to launch this idea than Teacher’s Glasses as they have always believed in celebrating the genuine spirit. Through Navras, I hope that music lovers across the globe can listen to this performance live and feel all these emotions especially in these challenging times.” He further adds on his music journey saying, “I cannot remember a particular day that I was initiated into the world of music. It was a part of me from as early as I can remember. Life itself was Music and Music was Life and its celebration. I believe that the 12 notes of music are actually 'alphabets' of a universal 'language' which musicians and connoisseurs have been communicating with since time immemorial. Music has many faces and instrumental music, such as what I play on the Sarod, is pure sound that needs to be experienced and felt. Since there are no lyrics, there is no language barrier between the performer and the listener, and that is why instrumental music transcends all barriers. A wonderful mystery of Indian classical music is the fact that one can spend a lifetime trying to attain knowledge and perfection and still feel that they have only skimmed the surface. There is an old saying ‘Swara hi Eshwar hai’ which is absolutely apt as Music has its roots in spirituality and has always been an integral part of the worship of God.” 

Tune into PayTM insider to watch Ustad Amjad Ali Khan live on 20th and 27th February 2021 at 7 PM. Join in the album launch celebrations with a riveting musical experience with Teacher’s Glasses and the living legend himself! 

Where: PayTM insider (Link to online event) 

When: 20th and 27th February 2021 

Time: 7 PM (on both dates)