Ustad Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Saeed Bhai |
Born | Alwar, Rajasthan, India | 20 April 1939
Origin | India |
Died | 30 July 2017 Pune | (aged 78)
Genres | Dhrupad |
Occupation | Vocalist |
Ustad Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar (20 April 1939 – 30 July 2017), popularly known as Saeed Bhai, was an Indian classical vocalist belonging to the Dhrupad tradition, the oldest existing form of north Indian classical music (Hindustani classical music).[1][2] He was a part of the Dagar family of musicians.[3][4] He represented the 19th generation of Dagar Tradition. His cousins Nasir Moinuddin Dagar and Nasir Aminuddin Dagar were known as the Senior Dagar Brothers. Similarly, Nasir Zahiruddin and Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar were known as the Younger Dagar Brothers. His other cousins were Zia Mohiuddin Dagar, Zia Fariduddin Dagar, and Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar.[5] He performed in the famous Bharat Ek Khoj.[citation needed]
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