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Zakir Hussain (1951-2024) | ‘A miracle never dies’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zakir Hussain (1951-2024) | ‘A miracle never dies’

The Hindu  

Dear Guruji, On Sunday night, as I watched the full moon rise, I thought to myself that the next Guru Purnima I had to spend the day with you and photograph you with all your students. Just two weeks ago, while I was talking about your influence on my life — showing the audience in the Indian Museum in Kolkata …

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Wah, Ustad! Kerala film fest throbs with tributes to Zakir Hussain
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wah, Ustad! Kerala film fest throbs with tributes to Zakir Hussain

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away on Monday, shared a unique bond with Kerala. On Monday, the 29th edition paid rich tributes to the master with ‘Wah, Ustad’ posters put up during screenings. His music did justice to the film’s themes of identity, art and struggle, more than any words could have achieved. He also recalled Zakir’s …

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Ustad, unparalleled
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ustad, unparalleled

New Indian Express  

Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar, percussionist and Padma Shri recipient I consider it my good fortune, a blessing, to have had the opportunity to perform with him. I first met Zakirji in Thiruvananthapuram during the pre-production stage of ‘Vanaprastham’. When Shaji and actor Mohanlal introduced me as a ‘chenda vidwan’, Zakirji expressed interest in seeing my Thayambaka. His love for Kerala’s vadyam …

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Tabla will never sound like this ever again: Shankar Mahadevan remembers Zakir Hussain
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tabla will never sound like this ever again: Shankar Mahadevan remembers Zakir Hussain

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Zakir Hussain was a rare combination of knowledge, expertise and stage presence, says Shankar Mahadevan who remembers his Shakti bandmate for being the "biggest inspiration" in his musical career. Tabla will never sound like this ever again: Shankar Mahadevan remembers Zakir Hussain It was just earlier this year that they were celebrating their Grammy win on the international …

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Zakir Hussain Death: Condolences Pour In
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Zakir Hussain Death: Condolences Pour In

Deccan Chronicle  

The demise of Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, Padma Vibhushan awardee, has left the music world and his countless admirers in profound grief, with tributes and condolences pouring in from across the globe. 🙏💔#zakirhussain #RIP pic.twitter.com/eF79mMDw0a — Anup Jalota December 15, 2024 Throughout his career, Ustad Zakir Hussain collaborated with some of the most iconic names in both traditional …

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Vishnu Sutar (1942-2022): Unsung artisan
2 years, 5 months ago

Vishnu Sutar (1942-2022): Unsung artisan

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 24, 2022 18:00 IST For instrumentalists, life is unimaginable without their instruments but equally so without the makers of those instruments. While we may read about the instrumentalists’ musical proclivities and their perceptions of sound, tone, technique, and style that evolved in the process of building instruments, there is virtually no record of the thoughts of instrument …

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In conversation with Retnasree Iyer, the first woman tabla artiste to receive the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi award
5 years, 4 months ago

In conversation with Retnasree Iyer, the first woman tabla artiste to receive the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi award

The Hindu  

“Beta, this is only a beginning”. Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia’s words were music to Retnasree Iyer’s ears when she broke the news about her getting the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi award to him in Mumbai. I know Retnasree from her childhood and I had arranged her solo performance in Chennai once, since she was the only female Hindustani tabla artiste from …

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