Have you seen fireflies in the wild? If you ever met or moved in the presence of Zakir Hussain, this is perhaps the image in the mind’s eye — a sort of wondrous spectacle of someone beyond the ordinary. Imagine the residual glow of millions of flashbulbs dissipating into pinpricks of light — particles dancing, colliding and finally settling into …
In a remarkable comeback, the reunited Shakti band has won the prestigious title of Best Global Music Album at the 2024 Grammys for their latest release, This Moment. Founded in 1973 by jazz guitarist John McLaughlin in collaboration with traditional Indian musicians, the band played a crucial role in expanding musical boundaries beyond Western traditions. Led by the iconic Indian …
