Yunus Akram Khan

I was born into a family with four generations of musical excellence. My grandfather, Ustad Musharraf Khan, is a renowned Tabla virtuoso, and my father, Akram Khan, is a composer, musician, and educator. From a young age, I immersed myself in Indian classical music, training under my family’s Ustads and Gurus, as well as mentors including Bhure Khan, Ustad Iqbal Hussein, and Amanat Ali Khan, developing mastery in instrumental performance, classical singing, and complex ragas.

Building on this foundation, I studied in a specialist conservatoire setting, where I had the privilege of guidance from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Lloyd Webber, gaining a global perspective on musical excellence and education. Over the past six years, I have contributed professionally as a composer, music producer, musician, and educator, creating works across Indian, Arabic, and Western music industries, with special expertise in film and television scoring and cross-cultural collaborations.

In addition to my artistic career, As the CEO of Creative Fronts Media and Education in Riyadh, where I lead a dynamic team delivering media, music, and educational projects at an international standard. This role has strengthened my leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills, complementing my creative expertise and allowing me to guide teams toward innovation and professional excellence.

I am passionate about bridging musical traditions, fostering talent, and delivering high-quality productions that combine artistic integrity with global appeal. My combined experience as a musician, composer, educator, and leader equips me to drive impactful initiatives, manage creative teams, and contribute at an executive level to innovative projects across industries.