Music classes at Lok Virsa to start from Feb 3

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will organize training classes of singing,
flute and Rubab from February 3.
The classes will take place on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) as per following schedule: singing
classes 1 am –1 pm, flute classes 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm and Rubab classes 4 pm – 6 pm.
Ustaad Sultan Fateh Ali Khan will conduct singing classes. He is the son of late Ustad Bade Fateh
Ali Khan who was among the foremost Khayal vocalists of Pakistan and a leading exponent of Patiala
Gharana.
Ustad Sultan Fateh Ali Khan has been instrumental in keeping his father’s legacy alive by passing
on the knowledge of classical music to the new generation. He will be teaching light classical singing
at the Lok Virsa music classes.
Salman Adil will conduct flute classes. He has been practicing and teaching flute for several years.
A master musician, Salman runs his own academy and is apt at teaching the basics, to advance skills
of playing Flute tunes to first time learners, at a reasonable pace. He has taught all the previous students
of flute at Lok Virsa music classes.
Adnan Haider, who is is a master Rabab player from Parachinar, Khurram Agency, will conduct
Rubab classes. He has learnt Rubab from Ustad Gulab Afridi and has been practicing this craft for
the past 12 years. Along with a command on Rubab, Adnan is also a sculptor. He is well-known for his
renditions of Pashtu tunes and has performed at prestigious platforms in Pakistan and abroad. Adnan
has taught all the previous batches of Rubab at Lok Virsa.
For registration interested candidates can contact on phone 051-9249209.