Amanat Ali Khan Essentials

Pakistani ghazal singer Amanat Ali Khan took a simple, direct approach to lyrics, extracting a wealth of meaning from every couplet. His technical skills astonished as well—with minimal vibrato and peerless breath control, he sustained lengthy improvisations with dazzling dexterity. Our selections track the evolution of his artistry and his instrument over the course of his 20-year career.