Indian classical & world fusion music since 1992
Aimrec is an independent record label from Baltimore, Maryland, devoted to Indian classical and world fusion music since 1992. Our catalogue of Indian classical music albums, on CD, vinyl and streaming, presents India’s finest musicians, from Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Zakir Hussain to today’s rising masters, on sitar, tabla, santoor, sarangi, bansuri and voice.
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About Aimrec
Our story →Founded in 1992 by Ustad Hamid Hossain, Aimrec is an independent record label in Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to Hindustani (North Indian) classical music and world fusion. Its catalogue of more than 50 albums includes legendary masters such as Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Zakir Hussain and Ustad Rashid Khan, celebrated performers including Ustad Shujaat Khan, Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee and Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, and new music from the world fusion group Melodic Intersect.
New to Indian classical music? Start with our beginner’s guide, meet the instruments of Indian classical music, from sitar and tabla to santoor and bansuri, or explore the Raga Guide, which arranges every raga in our catalogue by time of day, from morning ragas to evening ragas. For duets between two masters, see jugalbandi.
With its sister organization, the Academy of Indian Music and Fine Arts, Aimrec also hosts an annual Indian classical music and dance competition, now in its 42nd year.