“He thinks of all the musicians in the world as being part of one beautiful family because they use common musical notes.. ”

- Albuquerque Journal (2014)

“Excellent Musicians... ”

- The New York Times, 2006 (Carnegie Hall Concert)

"From India, a Sarod Dynasty Represented by Father and Sons....both excellent musicians, who play with power and precision and can light up an audience with fast passages".

“Seventh generation of sarod virtuosos...”

- Chris Waddington, Nola.com, 2011

"Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash are the seventh generation of sarod virtuosos from this remarkable family, and they are already putting their own stamp on the instrument. Both men focussed on the explosive rhythmic possibilities of the sarod, trading densely patterned improvised runs with each other, and demanding that the two drummers answer with blazing solos of their own. Though the sons never strayed from family tradition, their roaring performance had me thinking of guitarists such as Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin, who also soared in dramatic face-offs with drummers."

“Indian classical music star performs at Egyptian Theater... ”

- Standard Examiner (2014)

“A young artist who has achieved the right blend of attainments and artistic creativity, ingenious in its instrumental technique and pleasing in harmony... ”

- The Times of India, Ahmedabad 1999

“Ayaan is to be commended for his control over his instrument. He displayed a fine sense of balance. This maturity often eludes those far older... ”

- The Hindustan Times, New Delhi 1999

“Ayaan showed definite advancement towards maturity which kept in harness impressive technical acumen....”

- The Telegraph, Calcutta, 1998

“Frenzy of melodic activity.... ”

- The Telegraph, Calcutta, 1998