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Stepping across the worry lines

His bandmates Joe Jacob, Naresh Nathan, Akshay Ganesh, Goutham Hebbar, Sanjay Kumar and Paul Anthony, joined the band at different periods of time. Every night I would go to bed hoping I won’t wake up the next morning and would wake up every morning cursing the fact that I was still breathing.” Interestingly, this low phase led to him producing …

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For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought

Associated Press

SEATAC, Washington — Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods. Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport began a live music program five years ago and now has two stages featuring local artists. “I get really sweet responses from people all the time, saying, ‘That …

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Phil Collins revisits his drumkit for the first time in years: ‘It just feels so strange’

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A number of younger musicians said they discovered his …

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Zakir Hussain: Legacy of a Global Music Revolutionary

The Hindu

Published : Dec 18, 2024 14:46 IST - 12 MINS READ A musical titan bowed out too early. Son of the legendary tabla player Allarakha, who was internationally famous for his partnership with the sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, Zakir grew up with the music of some of the greatest exponents of Indian classical music. If Allarakha, along with his two …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

The ever-evolving composer

China Daily

Chen deeply admires the French composer Claude Debussy for his ability to evoke both Western and Eastern musical sensibilities. He aspires to become a "tech-savvy Debussy", aiming to create a fusion of music that bridges Eastern and Western cultures, as well as traditional and modern technologies. "Music serves as an international language, allowing us to tap into shared human emotions …

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Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko proves the tide is changing in Latin trap. Grammy nom backs it up

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Who are the top reggaeton musicians in the world? Karol G’s “Mañana Será Bonito” is undeniable — Spotify’s fourth most-streamed album, globally, in 2024 even though it was released in 2023 — and a crop of newer talent from Puerto Rico, like Villano Antillano, RaiNao and Añasco’s Young Miko, demonstrate that the tide is changing — and …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Shruti Haasan Spotted at South Side Story Supporting Musicians and Rappers

Deccan Chronicle

Shruti Haasan, celebrated for her talents in both acting and music, was recently seen at South Side Story, a cultural extravaganza presenting South Indian music and talent. The event featured a lineup of musicians, including Dopeadelics, Baby Jean, Vedan, Yung Raja, Paal Dabba, Sooraj Santhosh Live, and Agam The Band. Shruti Haasan has always embraced her South Indian roots, proudly …

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6 days, 11 hours ago

I am the connecting link between two generations

The Hindu

As I enter the 80th year of my musical career, I look back at the many dimensions of Carnatic music that has left an indelible impression on me. Today, 9 a.m.: Bangalore Brothers; 11.45 a.m.: J. Yoga Kirtana; 1.30 p.m.: Ananya Ashok; 4 p.m.: Madurai T.N.S. Vittaldas Jayakrishna Dikshitar’s Maha Bhaktha Vijayam at 7 a.m.; Malladi Brothers’ vocal concert at …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain's last concert, Shakti's big loss – music fam and friends pay homage to the late tabla legend

Hindustan Times

After being hospitalised for over a month, and in the ICU for two weeks, Ustad Zakir Hussain died in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family confirmed on Monday. This is a personal loss for me.” Rakesh Chaurasia Ustad Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia “As a kid, I would watch Zakir bhai play with Pandit …

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Repertwahr: Soiree at JMP to lend charm to Shaam-e-Awadh

Hindustan Times

Theatre artists, musicians, authors, poets and stand-up comedians from across the country will be part of the four-day Repertwahr Festival beginning from Thursday. A poetry session by Azhar Iqbal will be held from 3pm onwards on the second day followed by performance by musical storyteller Eishita Chaturvedi from 3.30pm onwards. Gaurav Kapoor is expected to leave everyone in splits from …

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I don’t consider Zakir an Indian musician, he was a global artiste: Violin maestro L Subramaniam

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, Violin maestro L Subramaniam, a long-time collaborator of Ustad Zakir Hussain, said the late tabla maestro was one of those rarest of rare musicians who was at home with every genre of music. “Be it classical, jugalbandi or global music, he not only found his way, but also created his own path,” said Subramaniam. The violin maestro said when …

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Wah Ustad! A global musician from India

Hindustan Times

As the disciple and son of Ustad Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain inherited a formidable legacy. At 12, he performed with his father before an audience that included masters such as Pandit Kishan Maharaj, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and Ravi Shankar. Like all great musicians, Ustad Zakir Hussain was sure of his genius, but as a refined percussionist, he took care …

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‘Like Tendulkar is for cricket, Zakir Hussain was for classical music’: Late maestro’s Wah Taj student Aditya Kalyanpur

Hindustan Times

The world of Indian classical music mourns the loss of an unparalleled maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away earlier today. He was an institution, a guiding light, someone we all looked up to not just for his music but for the kind of human being he was.” Aditya fondly recalled the day he first met the maestro on the …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain held Kerala’s traditional percussion culture in high esteem, says veteran percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar

The Hindu

“Zakirji had huge respect for Kerala and its traditional percussion instrument chenda,” recalls veteran Kerala percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar as memories of his long-standing association with the tabla maestro Zakir Hussain come rushing in. Zakirji, who had scored music for the movie, had told the director that he would like to see me perform thayambaka, a solo recital on chenda,” …

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Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s most transcendent musicians, …

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Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI — Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 The Indian classical music icon died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said in …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain's Net Worth: Know Tabla Maestro's Concert Fee And Total Wealth

ABP News

Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, just hours after being admitted to a hospital in San Francisco due to heart-related issues. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ustad Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, which naturally nurtured his passion for music from an early …

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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away Aged 73, Confirms Family

ABP News

Zakir Hussain: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco at the age of 73, his family has confirmed. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," Hussain's family said. Zakir Hussain Won Three Grammy Awards In 2024 Hussain has received four Grammy Awards in his …

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When Zakir Hussain shared he didn't think he was the best in his field: ‘I can name at least 15 tabla players…’

Hindustan Times

When Zakir spoke about himself Over a decade ago, in 2013, Zakir, who had achieved the biggest laurels and performed around the world, was asked about his priorities. Just be a good student, and you’ll get by just fine.’ When I talk to John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana, they all say, ‘We’re looking for more'." Zakir, just a decade ago, …

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Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

CNN

New Delhi — Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. The Indian classical music icon died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said in a statement. Hussain was the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain: The rhythm of a lifetime silenced, but his legacy beats on

New Indian Express

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who was being treated for serious ailments in a San Francisco hospital in the US, has passed away. The eldest son of Ustad Alla Rakha, who frequently accompanied sitar legend Ravi Shankar on the tabla, Zakir Hussain was one of the second-generation crossover Indian artistes whose play, sound, and stage presence were electric, and who …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to ICU in San Francisco after heart related issues

Live Mint

Legendary tabla player Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a hospital in San Francisco after experiencing heart related issues, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. "He has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco for a heart related problem for the last two weeks," Bachani said. The Tabla maestro, the eldest son of …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Husain passes away in year that saw him win three Grammys

New Indian Express

The great Table maestro Zakir Hussain has been robbed from our midst at the fag end of the year in which he became the first Indian to win three Grammy awards. Zakir Hussain won Grammys for Best Global Music Performance for the song "Pashto", Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Global Music Album at the Premier Music Awards earlier this …

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Zakir Hussain: The tabla maverick who made the world go 'Wah, ustad'

India Today

Indian-American tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73 hours after he was admitted to a San Francisco-based hospital with heart-related problems earlier in the day. Renowned flautist Rakesh Chaurasia shared an update on the health of his close friend Hussain, also a legendary percussionist, soon after he was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit. Ustad Zakir Hussain, …

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Stepping across the worry lines

For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought

Phil Collins revisits his drumkit for the first time in years: ‘It just feels so strange’

Zakir Hussain: Legacy of a Global Music Revolutionary

The ever-evolving composer

Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko proves the tide is changing in Latin trap. Grammy nom backs it up

Shruti Haasan Spotted at South Side Story Supporting Musicians and Rappers

I am the connecting link between two generations

Ustad Zakir Hussain's last concert, Shakti's big loss – music fam and friends pay homage to the late tabla legend

Repertwahr: Soiree at JMP to lend charm to Shaam-e-Awadh

I don’t consider Zakir an Indian musician, he was a global artiste: Violin maestro L Subramaniam

Wah Ustad! A global musician from India

‘Like Tendulkar is for cricket, Zakir Hussain was for classical music’: Late maestro’s Wah Taj student Aditya Kalyanpur

Ustad Zakir Hussain held Kerala’s traditional percussion culture in high esteem, says veteran percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar

Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73

Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

Ustad Zakir Hussain's Net Worth: Know Tabla Maestro's Concert Fee And Total Wealth

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away Aged 73, Confirms Family

When Zakir Hussain shared he didn't think he was the best in his field: ‘I can name at least 15 tabla players…’

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

Ustad Zakir Hussain: The rhythm of a lifetime silenced, but his legacy beats on

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to ICU in San Francisco after heart related issues

Tabla maestro Zakir Husain passes away in year that saw him win three Grammys

Zakir Hussain: The tabla maverick who made the world go 'Wah, ustad'