Zunain Khan

Zunain Khan is an harmonium artist. Known for contributions to Hindustani classical music, performance, teaching, and repertoire building.

Zunain was the official cultural ambassador at the Indian Republic Day Celebration in Beijing, officiated by current Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao. Other select national and international performances include Joenju Sori Festival in Korea, Festival D’ETE Nantes in France, Cal Arts in the U.S., and Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior. He has collaborated with Indian classical musicians such as Abhay Rustom Sopori in presenting duets and Guggenheim fellows, Flamenco artists Pedro Cortes and La Conja and danseuse Rajika Puri on a unique Flamenco-Bharatanatyam project entitled “Paani” which was presented at the National Center for Performing Arts in Mumbai.

Zunain was a Ministry of Human Resources and Development Fellow for research on various styles of Sitar Baaj. A graded artist with All India Radio, Zunain is Director of the Halim Academy of Sitar where he currently teaches and oversees the legacy of his esteemed father and guru. Zunain is frequently invited to conduct workshops and lecture demonstrations as a guest lecturer the world over.