Ghazal Studio (John Ditta ) Khidmat

OUT NOW!!! | KHIDMAT – JOHN DITTA SAHAB In this episode, we have the honour of featuring the seasoned and dedicated John Ditta Sahab. John Ji has spent his life devoted to Ghazal and Indian Classical Music — a lifelong journey of learning, performing, preserving and sharing this beautiful art form. IDr. John Ditta “Jan Diwana” — Ghazal artist, composer, poet, musicologist, researcher and certified harmonium & pump organ mechanic, based in Oslo, Norway. Born and trained in Amritsar, India, Dr. Ditta was among the first to introduce Ghazal singing to Norwegian society. He has composed 100–200 songs in Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Norwegian and English, and created Raag Johnji and Gravity Spine Therapy. His musical journey includes collaborations with renowned artists including Ustad Mian Shoukat Hussain, Ustad Nazim Ali Khan, Pt. Parshotam Dass Mehta, Dilraj Kaur, Koushik Bhattacharya and many others. His recordings span Norwegian Ghazal, Bollywood, Bengali, Iranian and European music. We also explore his research and documentation of Ustad Mehdi Hassan and Ghazal Gayeki, including interviews with artists such as Ustad Shafqat Ali, Ghulam Abbas, Anup Jalota and Hariharan. A fascinating journey connecting Ghazal, poetry, classical music and cultures across the world. Ghazal Studio is all about sharing the stories, experiences and music that live behind the Ghazal. It is important for us to listen to and learn from the artists who have worked tirelessly to promote this art, who have dedicated their lives to learning it, and who have given their hearts to Ghazal. Through Ghazal Studio, we hope to bring you stories, music and artists that you may not have heard before — and perhaps introduce you to voices and journeys that deserve to be remembered and celebrated. Please accept this episode of Khidmat with reverence, love and respect. Ghazal Studio Preserving stories. Celebrating artists. Keeping Ghazal alive. #GhazalStudio #JohnDitta #Khidmat #Ghazal #GhazalMusic #IndianClassicalMusic #GhazalLovers #GhazalArtists #UrduPoetry #MusicHeritage #IndianMusic #ClassicalMusic #GhazalJourney