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

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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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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DC Edit | Zakir Hussain’s grand musical legacy

Deccan Chronicle

As news about the legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain flitted between hope and despair, prompting prayers and tributes, what stood out was how everyone began recalling his music as a divine force that would see it defy human mortality. The emptiness of the unfillable void left by the pioneer of fusion music will feel crushing with relief coming in the …

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Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73

Hindustan Times

Tabla maestro and internationally acclaimed musician Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died in a San Francisco hospital on Sunday following multiple health issues including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, blurred global boundaries with his deep knowledge of music and immaculate sense of performance. “It was the nation’s good fortune that Zakirbhai chose the tabla,” said Mandar Karnik, a tabla player and an ardent …

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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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With Zakir Hussain, tabla started on its solo journey

Hindustan Times

A baba came to Ustad Alla Rakha’s house the day his wife delivered their first son. Upon hearing of Hussain passing away, I was reminded of a tribute by American drummer-musician Dave Grohl to John Bonham, one of western percussion’s all-time greats: “John Bonham played the drums like someone who didn’t know what was going to happen next — like …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain’s ’devout Muslim’ father, a Saraswati devotee, refused to chant Islamic prayer for his son

Live Mint

The late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain once shared a fascinating story about his father, Ustad Alla Rakha, and his unique way of worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and music. Zakir mentioned that his father, a devout Muslim, considered his rhythms as prayers, saying, “I am a devotee of Goddess Saraswati and Lord Ganesh.” Zakir further shared how his …

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Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussain’s death

The Hindu

Several leaders from Maharashtra condoled the death of table maestro Zakir Hussain in a hospital in San Francisco on Monday morning. “The passing away of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the talented musician and tabla player who spread the rich treasure of Indian classical music across the oceans with both hands, is a loss to the entire musical world,” he said. “Hussain …

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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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Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor remember musical legend Zakir Hussain

The Hindu

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". Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/a5TWDMymfZ — Akshay Kumar December 16, 2024 Sabri called Hussain's death a "great loss" to …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain: How he popularised tabla and transcended musical boundaries

Hindustan Times

Tabla maestro and internationally acclaimed musician Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away in a San Francisco hospital on Sunday following multiple health issues, blurred global boundaries with his deep knowledge of music and immaculate sense of performance. The eldest son of Ustad Allah Rakha, Ustad Zakir Hussain was seven when he performed at a public concert in Bombay, and by …

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When Alla Rakha Recited Tabla Rhythms Instead Of Prayers Into Baby Zakir Hussain's Ears

ABP News

Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument’s rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers. Mumbai-born Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family said on Monday. Alla …

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When Alla Rakha recited tabla rhythms instead of prayer in baby Zakir Hussain's ears: I'm Goddess Saraswati's worshipper

Hindustan Times

Late table maestro Zakir Hussain had once spoken about his father, Alla Rakha, holding him in his arms for the first time. Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain on stage with his legendary father Allah Rakha in an old photo. When Zakir's father whispered tabla rhythms in infant's ears Zakir, a few years ago, had said, “I was brought home and handed …

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Obituary- Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73. A look at Tabla maestro’s life

Live Mint

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the revered Tabla maestro, passed away on December 15, 2024, in San Francisco at the age of 73 due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Hindustan Times reported. Ustad Zakir Hussain: A Global Icon in Music Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of the legendary Tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha Over a remarkable career spanning six decades, …

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Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso, dies at 73, tributes pour in

Hindustan Times

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family confirmed on Monday. Meanwhile, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan described the tabla maestro a "beacon of India's rich musical heritage and a true custodian of classical traditions". "Ustad Zakir Hussain was instrumental in popularising Indian …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth: How much did tabla maestro earn per concert?

India Today

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73 in San Francisco, USA, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. EARLY LIFE AND CAREER Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Allah Rakha. NET WORTH AND EARNINGS Ustad Zakir Hussain’s musical career earned …

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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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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stringed to classical notes

The Hindu

Sursagar, in association with ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Alliance Francaise and supported by Canara Union, will present Hindustani Raagdhaari Sangeet featuring sitarist Partha Chatterjee and Medha Basu. “I am coming to present traditional music from the repertoire of Hindustani in its pure classical form, and yet aim to entertain people in Bengaluru,” says 74-year-old Partha over phone from his home …

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How the musical paths of stalwarts Pt. C.R. Vyas and Pt. Ram Marathe crossed

The Hindu

Delhi’s India International Centre recently hosted the centenary celebrations of two great vocalists — Pt. Jagannathbua Purohit, called ‘Gunidas’, who learnt from several gurus, notable among them being Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan of the Agra gharana. Pt Ram Marathe was one of the most popular actors and Natya Sangeet singers of his time, in addition to being a classical vocalist …

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How the Bhilwara Sur Sangam festival has emerged to be a musical meeting point

The Hindu

Started in 2012, the Bhilwara Sur Sangam has become a much-awaited festival in New Delhi, as it showcases a wide range of artistes from different genres on one stage. A fitting tribute The festival next featured veteran Hindustani vocalist Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, who commenced her performance with raag Bhupali. ?The pakhawaj by Vinod Lele on the tabla and Vinay Mishra …

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Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Kumar Bose and Malini Awasthi paid musical tribute to Girija Devi

Hindustan Times

Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, tabla maestro Pandit Kumar Bose and Padma Shri Malini Awasthi gave a musical tribute to Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi during the Pushpanjali event organised by the department of culture and Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy in Lucknow. Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia performing at Pushpanjali event held in memory of Girija Devi in Lucknow Pt Chaurasia opened …

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A Splendid Jugalbandi, debut performance light up Day four

Hindustan Times

A debutant paying tribute to her grandfather and a charming duo’s splendid Jugalbandi marked the fourth day of the 69th Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav at the Maharashtriya Mandal Krida Sankul, Mukund Nagar on Saturday. Prajakta Marathe started her performance with a Khyal ‘Malan Ho’ in Raag Poorva followed by a composition of her grandfather Pt. Ram Marathe’s Bandish ‘Nari Chanchal …

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Musical play on Pt. Basavaraj Raguru in Dharwad on Nov. 24

The Hindu

As part of the golden jubilee celebrations of renaming of Karnataka “Karnataka Sambhrama-50”, a musical play on the life of legendary vocalist Pandit Basavaraj Rajaguru will be held in Dharwad on November 24. Basavaraj Rajaguru National Memorial Trust has organised the staging of the musical play ‘Naa Rajaguru’ at Srujana Rangamandir on Karnatak College Campus in Dharwad at 5.30 p.m. …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Tributaries of song in full flow at Kalyan Mukherjea tribute concert in Kolkata

The Hindu

Published : Apr 06, 2023 11:00 IST - 16 MINS READ The world of Hindustani music has always been populated with figures who represent pursuit and integrity more than public success. The Dr Kalyan Mukherjea Memorial Concert was one such—an immaculately organised, intelligently curated festival that aimed to bring back into public memory the contributions of a reclusive master of …

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

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

DC Edit | Zakir Hussain’s grand musical legacy

Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73

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

With Zakir Hussain, tabla started on its solo journey

Ustad Zakir Hussain’s ’devout Muslim’ father, a Saraswati devotee, refused to chant Islamic prayer for his son

Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussain’s death

Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73

Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor remember musical legend Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain: How he popularised tabla and transcended musical boundaries

When Alla Rakha Recited Tabla Rhythms Instead Of Prayers Into Baby Zakir Hussain's Ears

When Alla Rakha recited tabla rhythms instead of prayer in baby Zakir Hussain's ears: I'm Goddess Saraswati's worshipper

Obituary- Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73. A look at Tabla maestro’s life

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso, dies at 73, tributes pour in

Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth: How much did tabla maestro earn per concert?

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

Stringed to classical notes

How the musical paths of stalwarts Pt. C.R. Vyas and Pt. Ram Marathe crossed

How the Bhilwara Sur Sangam festival has emerged to be a musical meeting point

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Kumar Bose and Malini Awasthi paid musical tribute to Girija Devi

A Splendid Jugalbandi, debut performance light up Day four

Musical play on Pt. Basavaraj Raguru in Dharwad on Nov. 24

Tributaries of song in full flow at Kalyan Mukherjea tribute concert in Kolkata