Ustad Khalil Gudaz, enchanted by music since age 13, mastered Rubab & Tanboor in Afghanistan. He trained under Ustad Amjad Ali Khan in India, exploring Indian Classical Ragas and Afghan melodies, with a focus on Sufi traditions and verses from poets like Hazrat Rumi.
Awards:
1982: Gold Medal, Afghan Artist Union Festival
1983: Musician of the Year, Afghanistan
1992: Trophy from Composer, Silipi Parishad
1995: Trophy Ganesh Festival, Poona
1997: Trophy Golden Jubilee of India, Banaras
2001: Nominee for Instrument of the Year, Australian World Music Award
2002: Grant from the Australian Art Council
2002: Achievement of Mastery
2002: Gold Medal, India, Achievement for Ability
2004: Nominated as Golden Sitar Player by Afghanistan Embassy in Australia
2004: Best Artist Award by Afghan/Australia Artist Union
2005: Award from Afghan European Artists' Union
2010: Trophy - Afghan-Australian Art Association from Melbourne
2012: Award from Afghan TV Show
2014: Rumi World Award