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Agaramangudi and Chidambara Bhagavathar: a forgotten village and a musician
22 hours, 56 minutes ago

Agaramangudi and Chidambara Bhagavathar: a forgotten village and a musician

The Hindu  

Agarmangudi, an agraharam in Thanjavur, resembles a deserted village. It is the house of Mangudi Chidambara Bhagavathar, a kathakalakshepam exponent, who went on to win the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award of the Music Academy in 1937. What started as playful activity became serious and in six months he started giving performances,” writes Duraiappa Bhagavathar in his book ‘Kalaksheba Bhagavatharkalin Charithiram’ …

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A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician
2 days, 15 hours ago

A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a New Orleans neighborhood this week as about 100 people marched in honor of John “Prince” Gilbert, a key member of innovative brass bands that have become an important part of the city’s music scene over the past several decades. Gilbert, who died last weekend, played the saxophone for Rebirth …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco
3 days, 7 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
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3 days, 7 hours ago

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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Papon remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain: 'A personal and musical loss'
6 days, 23 hours ago

Papon remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain: 'A personal and musical loss'

Hindustan Times  

The world of music has been left reeling after the passing of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who succumbed to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 73. Singer-songwriter Papon was due to collaborate with Ustad Zakir Hussain next year. The anticipation of working alongside a legend like Hussain made the loss even more poignant for Papon, who …

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I don’t consider Zakir an Indian musician, he was a global artiste: Violin maestro L Subramaniam
6 days, 23 hours ago

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
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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Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain
1 week ago

Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, New Delhi, Sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan, sarangi exponent Kamal Sabri as well as film stars Akshay Kumar and Kamal Haasan paid rich tributes to Zakir Hussain, calling the tabla maestro a "phenomenon" and "one of the most loved Indian musician in the world". Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain Hussain, 73, died …

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Singer, musician Pandit Sanjay Marathe passes away
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1 week ago

Singer, musician Pandit Sanjay Marathe passes away

The Hindu  

Noted classical singer and harmonium artist Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe died at a hospital in Maharashtra's Thane city, his family said on Monday. Pandit Sanjay Marathe leaves behind a legacy rooted in Indian classical music and theatre. In collaboration with his younger brother Mukund Marathe, Pandit Sanjay Marathe revived and staged the famous Marathi musical play 'Sangeet Mandarmala' as part …

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Musician helps build cultural bridge between China and Ireland
1 week ago

Musician helps build cultural bridge between China and Ireland

China Daily  

China and Ireland may be more than 8,000 kilometers apart, and vastly different in geography and demographics, but there are some things that bind the countries together. An example of this is Li Yan, a 65-year-old originally from Beijing, who lived in Zhangjiakou city in North China's Hebei province; Jinzhou city in Northeast China's Liaoning province; Luoyang city in Central …

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Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73
1 week ago

Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73

Al Jazeera  

Tabla player brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with greats like former Beatle George Harrison. Legendary Indian musician Zakir Hussain, considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, has died. By 18, he was winning international acclaim for his dazzling solo performances, going on to collaborate with musical giants like former Beatle George Harrison, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd …

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Key changes, karaoke and the importance of timing: The 2025 Grammys roundtable
1 week ago

Key changes, karaoke and the importance of timing: The 2025 Grammys roundtable

LA Times  

Thoughts on the visual appeal of musical waveforms. Our panelists: • Songwriter Amy Allen, 32, who’s nominated for songwriter of the year for her work with Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Koe Wetzel; song of the year for Carpenter’s “Please Please Please”; album of the year for Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet”; and song written for visual media for “Better Place,” …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in critical condition; admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems
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1 week, 1 day ago

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in critical condition; admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. The 73-year-old US-based musician, who has taken the tabla to the global stage, had been having blood pressure issues, added Hussain's manager Nirmala Bachani. "He has been admitted to a …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems
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1 week, 1 day ago

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. The 73-year-old US-based musician, who has taken the tabla to the global stage, had been having blood pressure issues, added Hussain's manager Nirmala Bachani. "He has been admitted to a …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Husain passes away in year that saw him win three Grammys
1 week, 1 day ago

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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How Syria's 'musician of the revolution' feels after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime
1 week, 2 days ago

How Syria's 'musician of the revolution' feels after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime

NPR  

How Syria's 'musician of the revolution' feels after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Syrian-American composer Malek Jandali about the fall of the dictatorship in Syria and his hopes for his homeland's future. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Compositions of Malek Jandali include protest chants from Syria, his homeland. JANDALI: It's a very legitimate concern, Scott, but …

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Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing For Plea Against Conferring MS Subbulakshmi Award To TM Krishna
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1 week, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing For Plea Against Conferring MS Subbulakshmi Award To TM Krishna

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to urgently hear today itself a plea challenging the Madras High Court order which has allowed the conferment of the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award to musician TM Krishna The Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award was instituted by the Hindu group to honour the Late singer and Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi as a yearly …

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Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing For Plea Against Conferring MS Subbulakshmi Award To TM Krishna
1 week, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing For Plea Against Conferring MS Subbulakshmi Award To TM Krishna

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to urgently hear today itself a plea challenging the Madras High Court order which has allowed the conferment of the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award to musician TM Krishna The Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award was instituted by the Hindu group to honour the Late singer and Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi as a yearly …

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Famed musician forced to cancel concert after airline denies seat on plane for priceless cello
1 week, 3 days ago

Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Famed musician forced to cancel concert after airline denies seat on plane for priceless cello

CNN  

London CNN — Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has said he had to cancel a concert in Canada after the country’s largest airline denied his pre-booked seat for his cello. We had severe misfortune with the flights and tried our very best to reach …

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Fresh Air Weekend: Folk musician Jerron Paxton; Ira Gershwin gets his due
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Fresh Air Weekend: Folk musician Jerron Paxton; Ira Gershwin gets his due

NPR  

Fresh Air Weekend: Folk musician Jerron Paxton; Ira Gershwin gets his due Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends. This week: Folk musician Jerron Paxton stops by for music and conversation: Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica — among other instruments. 'Beatles …

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Brian May stabilized, playing instruments again after stroke affected arm mobility
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Brian May stabilized, playing instruments again after stroke affected arm mobility

LA Times  

Anita Dobson, right, says her husband, Queen guitarist Brian May, is “good to go now” after his recent minor stroke. “I just hope we don’t have any more reoccurrences.” May, 77, announced in September that he had suffered a “minor stroke,” apparently in late August, that briefly affected his ability to control his arm. He’s too clever for his own …

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Singing his way to fame: Hemanth Jois on his latest EP and more
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Singing his way to fame: Hemanth Jois on his latest EP and more

The Hindu  

Hemanth Jois is an independent singer who is slowly but surely etching his fame as a promising music director in the Kannada film industry. Hemanth speaks about his latest EP, “Sleeping with The Snakes”, from which the first song Paralysed released in April this year on his YouTube channel, The Jois project, and has gone viral ever since. Hence, Raghu …

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How musician and mother Nat Bartsch navigates neurodivergence and the music industry
2 weeks, 5 days ago

How musician and mother Nat Bartsch navigates neurodivergence and the music industry

ABC  

When Melbourne-based musician Nat Bartsch was growing up, the understanding of autism and ADHD were very different to today's understandings. "There's a lot of grief around the fact that I never knew who I really was, or the ways that I could have been supported and suffered a little less," Bartsch says. "There's something soothing about the visual of having …

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‘Jawan’ Girl Aaliyah Qureishi Returns with a Musical Twist in Bandish Bandits Season 2!
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Jawan’ Girl Aaliyah Qureishi Returns with a Musical Twist in Bandish Bandits Season 2!

Deccan Chronicle  

Aaliyah Qureishi, also known by her stage name Jhalli, is a talented actor, singer, and songwriter from Mumbai, India. When asked about her experience working on Bandish Bandits Season 2, Aaliyah expressed her excitement: “It feels surreal, and I’m super thrilled to be part of such a hit web series. I can’t wait for audiences to experience it!” With Bandish …

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