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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who died in a San Francisco-based hospital after suffering from a chronic lung disease, was laid to rest on Thursday. Hussain, the son of the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha, revolutionised the instrument, taking it beyond the confines of classical music to other forms, including jazz and Western classical. In the 1990s, the tabla maestro became …

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1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 3 days 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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1 week, 3 days ago

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73

NPR

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73 toggle caption Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty Images Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain — who united musicians from diverse cultures and by doing so, shaped modern world music — died on Sunday in San Francisco. Sponsor Message He defied genres and collaborated with an impressive range of musicians, including jazz …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Honoured: Darshan Doshi to perform at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Hindustan Times

Drummer-composer Darshan Doshi, who is known for touring with musicians Salim–Sulaiman, Farhan Akhtar and Diljit Dosanjh, among others, is set to represent India at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2024. I have seen my favourite artistes and bands playing at some of the biggest jazz festivals abroad and I always wanted to share my original music with people outside …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet Shakti, Shankar Mahadevan-Zakir Hussain's Band That Won Grammys

News 18

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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Here’s the complete list of 2024 Grammy nominees

LA Times

Olivia Rodrigo, left, Miley Cyrus and Victoria Monét are among the top Grammy nominees. “Kx5” — Kx5 “Quest for Fire” — Skrillex Rock Performance “Sculptures of Anything Goes” — Arctic Monkeys “More Than a Love Song” — Black Pumas “Not Strong Enough” — boygenius “Rescued” — Foo Fighters “Lux Æterna” — Metallica Metal Performance “Bad Man” — Disturbed “Phantom of …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain’s next: A Triple Concerto

The Hindu

His short visit to Mumbai is packed with two concerts, a formal ceremony to present him the Padma Vibhushan, a relative’s birthday party and a media interaction. After a whirlwind tour of London and Europe with his famed Indo-fusion band Shakti, tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is now concentrating on his next major project. One has to adapt to the …

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