Faiyaz Khan
Faiyaz Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 February 1886 |
| Died | 5 November 1950 (aged 69–70) |
| Other names | Aftab-e-Mausiqi (the Sun of Music) |
| Occupation | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1924 – 1950 |
| Spouse(s) | His wife died soon after their marriage. He never remarried and died childless. |
Ustad Faiyaz Khan (8 February 1886 – 5 November 1950) was an Indian classical vocalist, an exponent of the Agra gharana of Hindustani classical music. Also Known as Aftab-E-Mausiqi meaning the Sun or sunshine of music.
According to SwarGanga Music Foundation website, "By the time he died at Baroda, he had earned the reputation of being one of the greatest and most influential vocalists of the century."