About Manik

Manik Khan has been steeped in the ancient melodies of North Indian classical music since birth. The youngest son of the legendary Sarod maestro, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, he grew up listening to his father in countless concerts and attending his classes at the esteemed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, CA.

He initially studied Tabla under the guidance of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, but the greater call to follow in the footsteps of his family brought Manik, at the age of 13, to formally train on the Sarod with his father. He spent his formative years accompanying his father on stage, touring for the last decade of his father's extensive and iconic performance career. Manik's own solo career has brought him throughout India, South America, and the U.S.

Manik has had the honor and privilege of performing alongside some of India’s greatest tabla masters, including Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Pandit Tanmoy Bose, Pandit Yogesh Samsi, and Pandit Bickram Ghosh.

As a musician committed to tradition and innovation, Manik Khan actively collaborates with musicians and ensembles to present his rich legacy of Hindustani classical music to both seasoned enthusiasts and newer audiences. His dedication extends to educational initiatives, where he partners with Bay Area schools to introduce Indian Classical Music to youth orchestras, nurturing the next generation of musicians.