Talwandi Gharana

Talwandi

Founder: Nayak Khanderi

Essential Features: Traditional gharana of Dhrupad but current members perform Khayal.

Strong Dhrupad base. Emphasis on the Alaap.

Development of the Alaap linked with the main stages of Sufism; Sariat, Tariqat, Haqiqat and Marifat.

Layakari in the form of Bol Bant and Tihaees. Exponents well versed in other genres such as Hori Dhamar, Thumri, Ghazal and Kafi.

Famous Musicians

Mian Chand Khan Mian Suraj Khan	Mian Jahangirdad Khan	Mian Khuramdad Khan	Ustad Qalandar Bukhsh
Mian Maula Bukhsh Khan	Ustad Tawakkal Hussain Khan	Mian Mehar Ali Khan	Ustad Hafeez Khan Ustad Afzal Khan

Sound Archive

Artiste	Raag	Duration	Source
Hafeez Khan Afzal Khan	Bageshri	06:02	Radio Pakistan
Hafeez Khan Afzal Khan	Mian Ki Malhar	04:34	Radio Pakistan
Hafeez Khan Afzal Khan	Mian Ki Todi	06:57	Radio Pakistan
Hashmat Ali Khan	Nayaki Kanada	06:25	Radio Pakistan