Alam Khan, Khalifa of the Seni Maihar Gharana and son of the legendary late Sarod maestro, Swara Samrat Ustad Ali Akbar Khansahib, is a Sarodist, Composer, and Producer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Training in the Maihar Seni Gharana (a classical tradition dating back to the 16th century) from the age of seven, Alam learned under the careful guidance of his father. From 1996 to 2006, he accompanied his father internationally, establishing himself as the face of a new generation of Maihar Gharana Sarod players. Alam has performed alongside some of the finest Indian musicians of our time and has collaborated with traditional and contemporary artists across various genres. His innovative approach has earned him recognition as a visionary and progressive artist. Following his father’s passing in 2009, Alam became the head of Indian classical instrumental studies at the Ali Akbar College of Music. He currently teaches at both the California Institute of the Arts and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Alam is dedicated to preserving, performing, and sharing the rich tradition of Indian classical music with the world, while helping it flourish in the modern age.

Son of the legendary Tabla Maestro, Ustad Toryalai Hashimi of the Punjab Gharana, Eman Hashimi has been captivating audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and dedication to the art of tabla. Beginning his training at the age of seven, Eman was immersed in the rich traditions of the Punjab Gharana and the Afghan style of percussion. In 2009, Eman advanced his studies under the tutelage of the legendary Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, a period that significantly honed his skills and artistry. Eman was considered a child prodigy, giving his first concert alongside his father at the age of nine. He also became one of the youngest students to accompany his Guru, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, on stage for a tabla duet. In addition to his performance career, Eman is the founder of PACA (Preservation Afghan Cultural Arts), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, teaching, and promoting the music of Afghanistan, where music is currently banned. Through PACA, Eman has dedicated his life to researching, teaching, and performing the music of Afghanistan & India, ensuring that these rich traditions continue to thrive and inspire future generations.