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Bismillah Khan is a master of the shehnai, an ancient Indian wind instrument. Khan grew up in Benares, on the banks of the Ganges, hearing the shehnai used in both folk and sacred settings. As he learned his craft he brought the instrument firmly into classical music, becoming a dearly beloved public figure in the process. For years Khan was revered outside India for his instrumental prowess, but, afraid of flying, he refused international invitations for years. Finally induced (or rather, bribed) by the Indian government to accept an invitation to perform in the UK, Khan lost his fear of flying and spread his music across the globe.
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