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3 days, 10 hours ago

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Deccan Chronicle

New York: Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as a renowned percussionist. Hussain, one of the world's most accomplished percussionists, died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. In his career spanning six decades, the musician worked with several renowned international and …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, percussionist Sivamani pays musical tribute

The Hindu

Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A, Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro. Hussain, one of the world’s most accomplished percussionists, died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary …

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1 week ago

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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1 week ago

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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1 week ago

Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain Dies: Grammy Winner, Global Music Pioneer Was 73

The Hindu

Published : Dec 16, 2024 08:19 IST - 5 MINS READ His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. “The mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it’s not Indian music or that music, so when I actually started working with musicians …

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1 week ago

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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1 week ago

'Wah Ustaad Wah!': US Embassy's heartfelt video tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain

India TV News

In a heartfelt tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who breathed his last in a hospital in San Francisco, US, on Monday, the US Embassy in India said Zakir was a true maestro who touched millions of hearts worldwide. We pay our tributes to Ustad Zakir Hussain, a true maestro who touched millions of hearts worldwide with this special video …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain very critical and in the ICU for two weeks; family flies in from India to be with him: Source

Hindustan Times

Ustad Zakir Hussain Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is hospitalised in the US. Alam tweeted, “Ustad Zakir Hussain, Tabla player, percussionist, composer, former actor, and the son of legendary Tabla player, Ustad Allah Rakha is not well. He’s being treated for serious ailments in a San Francisco hospital, USA, informed his brother-in-law, Ayub Aulia… Aulia sahab has requested Zakir’s followers to …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Reunion of members of Bluebirds the once-famous orchestra of Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu

As Srinivas began to sing ‘Musafir hoon yaaron…’, an evergreen Kishore Kumar-RD Burman number from Parichay, there was a cheerful buzz among those gathered at Sree Moolam Club in Thiruvananthapuram. “It was Rajeev’s idea to form the orchestra since we had both singers and instrumentalists among us,” says renowned photographer Balan Madhavan, who played percussion occasionally. There was this feeling …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Prominent musicians in Kolkata condole death of sarod exponent Ustad Aashish Khan

Hindustan Times

Kolkata, Prominent musicians in Kolkata on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Sangeet Akademi awardee Ustad Aashish Khan, describing him as one of the last great maestros of classical instrumental music. Prominent musicians in Kolkata condole death of sarod exponent Ustad Aashish Khan Ustad Khan, a renowned sarod player from the Maihar Gharana, passed away in the US …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Happy Monday's star Bez, 60, rocked out 'until 4am' at star-studded bash after the MTV EMAs and 'showed youngsters like Maya Jama, 30, and Leomie Anderson, 31, how to party'

Daily Mail

Happy Monday's star Bez was reportledy the last man standing when the MTV EMAs afterparty drew to a close at 4am in Manchester on Monday morning. The percussionist, 60, attended the ceremony with bandmate Shaun Ryder, but was later left to his own devices and swiftly showed youngsters like Maya Jama and Leomie Anderson how to party. Happy Monday's star …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Happy Monday's star Bez causes CHAOS as he REFUSES to let go of the mic from Rita Ora in hilarious moment at MTV EMAs

Daily Mail

Happy Mondays star Bez caused chaos as he refused to let go of the mic during Sunday nights MTV EMAs at Manchester's Co-Op Live Arena. Happy Monday's star Bez caused CHAOS as he REFUSED to let go of the mic from Rita Ora in a hilarious moment at MTV EMAs in Manchester on Sunday night The percussionist and dancer, 60, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Carnatica and Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha Launch 'Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2024' with Diverse Performances

The Hindu

Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2024 has been inaugurated, showcasing a diverse lineup of performances by renowned artists from the Indian subcontinent. The event will feature a variety of musical styles, including Carnatic, Tamil, and Bhakthi Sangeet, along with a Carnatic jugalbandi and a vocal duet between Sooryagayathri and Spoorthi Rao.

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2 months ago

Temple Artist on a Mission to Promote Kerala’s Heritage Arts at Global Event

New Indian Express

Temple artist Vineesh Kammath showcases Kerala's rich art heritage at the latest Kerala Travel Mart (KTM). With a lineup of over 200 artists from the state delivering a variety of performances, Kammath aims to immerse audiences in the beauty of Kerala, offering a unique blend of music, storytelling, and cultural expressions. Through these performances, Kriti aims to highlight the cultural …

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2 months ago

Legendary Percussionist Nachiarkovil Raghava Pillai Passes Away at 85

The Hindu

The article highlights the contributions of Nachiarkovil Raghava Pillai, a renowned percussionist from Sri Lanka. It features his training under renowned gurus and his exceptional skills in playing the thavil, a traditional percussion instrument. The article also explores his special bond with Karukurichi Arunachalam, who passed away in 1964. It also mentions his contributions to the Sri Lankan music scene …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Percussionist Wang Jianan, one of the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. "Performing traditional Chinese music at these landmarks helps us connect with the ritual music of the past that was once played there and with the people who once lived, worked and celebrated in those spaces," Wang says. "Across the world, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Pianist Bao Huiqiao, one of the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. Vaulted ceilings, intricate stonework, and vast open chambers were intended to carry sound in ways that would elevate it, allowing music to linger, echo, and envelop listeners," Zhu says. Zhu also notes that these historical landmarks in the capital were …

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3 months ago

Contemporary Carnatic music band Agam gears up for a live gig

The Hindu

A city close to their heart? The musician of contemporary Carnatic music band Agam will be in the city for the weekend with his bandmates Harish Sivaramakrishnan, T Praveen Kumar, Swamy Seetharaman, Shiva Nagarajan, Jagadish Natarajan and Yadhunandan Nagaraj for a live gig. The musicians celebrate Hyderabad and cherish the music experience here because ‘the audience has a great appreciation …

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3 months, 1 week ago

How one shaman helps others find healing and meaning in a modern world

NPR

How one shaman helps others find healing and meaning in a modern world toggle caption Arin Yoon It is the day before the ceremony and forty people from different parts of the world will converge in Copenhagen to experience a shamanic ceremony facilitated by 46-year-old Helena Soholm, a Korean American shaman, called mudang in Korean. When I ask Kâlánguak what …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Beating their own drums

China Daily

Musician Zhu Jianping will be on stage at the 2024 NCPA Percussion Festival. On Sept 24 and 25, two concerts will be staged featuring music pieces composed or adapted by Liu Heng, principal percussionist of the China NCPA Orchestra, with chamber music ensembles of various sizes. One of the original music pieces composed by Liu is titled Vermilion Bird, for …

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4 months ago

Maxwell: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR

Maxwell: Tiny Desk Concert Have you ever been in a room where you can feel a palpable, collective swooning? “Lifetime” features impressive work from Travis Sayles on the keys and Shedrick “Shed” Mitchell on the Hammond B3 organ, an instrument I’m admittedly partial to. Maxwell presented his latest single during this set, a cover of the Al Green classic “Simply …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Can jazz clubs survive in L.A.? The supergroup SML sure hopes so

LA Times

The debut album from the L.A. jazz supergroup SML is a thrilling elegy for a dead nightclub. “It’s super important to have that gathering place with a sense of stability to have a creative music community,” said Jeff Parker, a guitarist and jazz professor at the California Institute of the Arts. But I do wonder if people are priced out …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mridangist Sumesh Narayanan debuts his solo rhythm venture

The Hindu

“It’s hard not to move to a rhythmic groove,” says percussionist Sumesh Narayanan. It was exactly 10 years ago that he joined popular playback singer Haricharan Seshadri, along with fellow artistes Ravi G, Aalaap Raju, Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan and Vikram Rozario at Kamaraj Arangam to present Haricharan’s ‘GrooviDa’. Fans of his know him as the rugged percussionist from IndoSoul, he would …

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Reviews of ‘Mufasa’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 2’

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, percussionist Sivamani pays musical tribute

Wah Ustad! A global musician from India

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

Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain Dies: Grammy Winner, Global Music Pioneer Was 73

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

'Wah Ustaad Wah!': US Embassy's heartfelt video tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain very critical and in the ICU for two weeks; family flies in from India to be with him: Source

Reunion of members of Bluebirds the once-famous orchestra of Thiruvananthapuram

Prominent musicians in Kolkata condole death of sarod exponent Ustad Aashish Khan

Happy Monday's star Bez, 60, rocked out 'until 4am' at star-studded bash after the MTV EMAs and 'showed youngsters like Maya Jama, 30, and Leomie Anderson, 31, how to party'

Happy Monday's star Bez causes CHAOS as he REFUSES to let go of the mic from Rita Ora in hilarious moment at MTV EMAs

Carnatica and Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha Launch 'Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2024' with Diverse Performances

Temple Artist on a Mission to Promote Kerala’s Heritage Arts at Global Event

Legendary Percussionist Nachiarkovil Raghava Pillai Passes Away at 85

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

Contemporary Carnatic music band Agam gears up for a live gig

How one shaman helps others find healing and meaning in a modern world

Beating their own drums

Maxwell: Tiny Desk Concert

Can jazz clubs survive in L.A.? The supergroup SML sure hopes so

Mridangist Sumesh Narayanan debuts his solo rhythm venture