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HistoriCity: A note on the tabla, maestro Zakir Hussain’s choice of instrument
6 days, 18 hours ago

HistoriCity: A note on the tabla, maestro Zakir Hussain’s choice of instrument

Hindustan Times  

Hindustani classical music is unthinkable without the tabla and its varying tempo of beats. In the devotional music of all three major religions as well as Sufi and Bhakti sects, the tabla is what often enables transcendence, its beats grounding the devotee in prayer and ‘dhyan’. Since then, the tabla has reigned supreme and has steadily risen in social prestige, …

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Remembering Zakir Hussain: When the maestro finally showed his face to the world with the 'Wah Taj' ad
1 week ago

Remembering Zakir Hussain: When the maestro finally showed his face to the world with the 'Wah Taj' ad

Hindustan Times  

The world mourns the loss of Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away in San Francisco on Monday at the age of 73 due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A pioneer of Indian classical music, Zakir was not only celebrated for his virtuosity on the tabla but also for his role in one of India’s most memorable Filmed in the …

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Did you know Zakir Hussain beat Amitabh Bachchan at ‘sexiest man’ title in 1994?
1 week ago

Did you know Zakir Hussain beat Amitabh Bachchan at ‘sexiest man’ title in 1994?

Hindustan Times  

Zakir Hussain, to the world, will always be known as the tabla maestro with a big smile on his face. Zakir's title of sexiest man Zakir was voted the “sexiest man” by women readers of the Indian magazine Gentleman in 1994 in a competition against the likes of Amitabh Bachchan. I think they were equally shocked and surprised that I …

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TRIBUTE | Ustad Rashid Khan (1968-2023): Maestro whose music transcended time and genre
11 months, 1 week ago

TRIBUTE | Ustad Rashid Khan (1968-2023): Maestro whose music transcended time and genre

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 13, 2024 20:52 IST - 6 MINS READ “I’m crying because out there he’s gone, but he’s not gone inside me”. Aspiration to romanticism Ustad Rashid Khan’s music was deeply reflective; it was so intensely emotional that even his technical prowess appeared like an aspect of feeling. Ustad Rashid Khan said it was “god’s plan” that despite …

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Rashid Khan, Music Maestro, Passes Away After Prolonged Battle With Cancer
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashid Khan, Music Maestro, Passes Away After Prolonged Battle With Cancer

News 18  

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passed away on Tuesday, January 9. West Bengal Chief Minister mourned the loss of Rashid Khan and said, “This is a great loss for the entire country and the entire music fraternity. Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khan Ji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. “Extremely sad news… Ustad …

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Dhanush to play Maestro Illayaraaja onscreen?
1 year, 1 month ago

Dhanush to play Maestro Illayaraaja onscreen?

Deccan Chronicle  

Although there is no official confirmation yet, interesting news is making the rounds. “llayaraaja is very popular g among Telugu music lovers for his mellifluous songs and foot-tapping numbers and his biopic will trigger interest among Telugu film viewers too,” says a source, who claims that the music wizard had composed 8000 songs in varied languages including Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam …

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Google Celebrates Music Maestro Bhupen Hazarika's 96th Birth Anniversary With A Doodle
2 years, 3 months ago

Google Celebrates Music Maestro Bhupen Hazarika's 96th Birth Anniversary With A Doodle

ABP News  

New Delhi: Google is celebrating Dr Bhupen Hazarika's 96th birth anniversary with its famous doodle. He composed some of the most famous Assamese songs including ‘Bistirno Parore’, ‘Moi Eti Jajabor’, ‘Ganga Mor Maa’, ‘Bimurto Mur Nixati Jen’, ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babey’ and ‘Buku Hom Hom Kore’. Other than being a musician and playback singer, he was an immensely talented filmmaker who …

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Padma Awards 2022: Covaxin Makers, Late Kalyan Singh, Classical Music Maestro Prabha Atre Honoured
2 years, 8 months ago

Padma Awards 2022: Covaxin Makers, Late Kalyan Singh, Classical Music Maestro Prabha Atre Honoured

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday conferred Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards 2022 at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Among the prominent awardees were Padma Vibhushan recipients – Hindustani classical music maven Dr Prabha Atre and former CM of Uttar Pradesh and BJP stalwart Kalyan Singh. President Ram Nath Kovind presents Padma Vibhushan award …

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Jagjit Singh Birth Anniversary: This Popular Singer Owes His Break To Ghazal Maestro
2 years, 10 months ago

Jagjit Singh Birth Anniversary: This Popular Singer Owes His Break To Ghazal Maestro

News 18  

Jagjit Singh, the King of Ghazals, was born on February 8, 1941 and Tuesday will mark his 81st birth anniversary. When he heard my song, he was very impressed.” Kumar Sanu further said that he was awestruck when he saw Jagjit Singh, adding that he touched his feet when he met him the first time. Jagjit Singh then asked Kumar …

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Former composer, wife invite viewers to ‘Stump the Maestro’
3 years, 8 months ago

Former composer, wife invite viewers to ‘Stump the Maestro’

Associated Press  

AVENTURA, Fla. — Name a show tune, jazz standard or movie score, and chances are 91-year-old Peter Fuchs can not only hum it, but play it from memory on his keyboard. His wife, Veronica, takes requests on their daily Facebook Live show “Stump the Maestro,” which began last March when the coronavirus locked them down in their one-bedroom apartment near …

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