CONTENTS: Foreword, Preface to the English Version, Why this translation, 1. Birth, Lineage and Training, 2. Influence of Contemporary Musical Stalwarts, 3. A Mix of Gayakis: Bouquet or Elixir?, 4. The Distinctiveness of Ustad Amir Khan's Style, 5. In-depth Analysis of a Complex Style, 6. The Indore Gharana, 7. His Life, 8. His Personality, 9. Ustad Amir Khan as a Guru, 10. Some Concerts and Honours, 11. Singing for the Cinema, 12. Bandish: Khayal, 13. Bandish: Taraana, 14. Fate Ordains, Appendices: Compositions documented in this book, Discography of available audio recordings, His Disciples, Glossary.