Chapter 2 – The Sound of Music

According to Bismillah Khan, what is Hindustan’s richest tradition?

Which national award was conferred on Ustad Bismillah Khan?

Bismillah Khan took part in :

When was Bismillah Khan awarded the highest civilian award ‘Bharat Ratna’?

Which film is named after Bismillah’s instrument?

Bismillah Khan was deeply attached to____

What was the name of Bismillah Khan’s father?

Where was Bismillah Khan born?

Who do you know is Bismillah Khan?

When and where is shehnai played?

Which men did give trouble to Evelyn?

Why was Evelyn’s hearing severely impaired?

How did Evelyn perform at the audition of the Royal Academy of Music?

Where all did Evelyn give free concerts?

How long was the course that Evelyn pursued at the Royal Academy of Music?

Who played Shahnayi at King’s palace?

How did Evelyn hear music?

Why did people discourage Evelyn to pursue music?

Where did Bismillah give his first break through his performance?

From where did Shahnai get its name?

Where did Bismillah play the Shehnai on 15th August 1947?

When did Bismillah get his first big break as a Shehnai performer?

Who changed the perception of the Shehnai?

Who thought of improving the sound of the Pungi?

What did Aurangzeb ban in his palace?

Where was the Royal music Academy?

Which places had Evelyn worked for?

Who helped Evelyn to continue with her music?

When was Evelyn’s deafness noticed?

Who was deaf in the lesson?