What is ustad salamat ali khan?

Ustad Salamat Ali Khan was a renowned Pakistani classical musician and vocalist hailing from the Sham Churasi Gharana. He was born on April 12, 1934 in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, British India and passed away on July 11, 2001 in Lahore, Pakistan. He started learning music from his father, Ustad Vilayat Ali Khan, and later went on to receive formal training from various renowned teachers. Ustad Salamat Ali Khan was known for his soulful and evocative renditions of ghazals, thumris and classical ragas. He was also honored with numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music, including the Pride of Performance and Sitara-i-Imtiaz. His legacy continues to live on through his recordings and the musicians he inspired.