Talat Aziz Essentials

Born to a Hyderabadi family of poets and artists, ghazal singer Talat Aziz seemed destined to make his mark on India's cultural scene. Aziz trained under maestro Mehdi Hassan and ghazal great Jagjit Singh, but the young vocalist came into his own in 1979 with a debut album that earned wide praise for his precise diction and subtle phrasing. Aziz's deep, resonant voice continues to earn new fans, even as he branches out into the realms of EDM and live show production. Here's a taste of his unique sound as it has evolved over the decades.