-
Background: Following
in the footsteps of his illustrious father, the late Ustad Mohammad
Sharif Khan, Ashraf Sharif Khan has established himself as one of the
leading instrumentalists in South Asia.
-
Date of
birth: 7th April 1969
-
Place of birth: Lahore
-
Teacher/ Ustad:
Ustad Mohammad Sharif Khan Poonchwale.
-
Gharana:
Poonch gharana.
-
Initiation
into classical music: At the age of six.
-
Debut performance:
YMCA Hall, Lahore, 1979.
-
Memorable concert: All
Pakistan Music Conference, Lahore, 1995.
-
Favourite musicians:
Ustad Mohammad Sharif Khan.
-
Tours:
USA, Europe and North Africa.
-
Food and
drink: Pilau Rice and
water.
