Raaga Ustad Captivates Karachi Classical Music Concert

In a no-frill performance with absolute command over classical music, leading vocalist Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan enthralled the audience at a function organized by the All Pakistan Music Conference on Saturday night. Since Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan is also extremely fond of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali, he chose Raag Des of the Khammach Thaath to sing his bandish — kali ghata ghir aiyi. The musical programme would have ended at a soulful rendition of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali’s famous thumri …