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Stamp to commemorate Pandit Chatur Lal's centenary: Who was this trailblazing tabla player?
April 28, 2025 6:42 pm
Chatur Lal was a pioneer who introduced the tabla to western audiences as he travelled the world playing with other Indian greats, like Pandit Ravi Shankar, in the 50s and early 60s. In his centenary year, here's his story.
Maharashtra: Captivating performances mark 3rd day of Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav
December 21, 2024 12:12 am
Their presentation of Raga Bhimpalasi captivated listeners, which was followed by a jugalbandi of tabla and pakhawaj, in a tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Here's what tabla maestro Zakir Hussain bought with his first pay check as a 7-year-old
December 21, 2024 9:50 am
Born into a family steeped in musical tradition, Zakir’s introduction to the tabla was less a choice and more an inheritance passed down from his legendary father, Ustad Alla Rakha, a revered tabla virtuoso
Explained: The transcendental legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain
December 17, 2024 1:08 pm
Zakir Hussain passed away after a brief illness on Sunday. Here is why the tabla maestro is considered to be among the greatest musicians India has ever produced
Tributes pour in for 'magical' Ustad Zakir Hussain: 'His nimble fingers could play all kinds of rhythms..it was so musical'
December 16, 2024 12:54 pm
Zakir Hussain passes away: The news of his untimely demise sent shockwaves in the music world, and many paid their tributes to the five-time Grammy award winner.
Watch: Snow-laden hills set the stage as man plays tabla to ‘Mahiye Jinna Sonha’
February 17, 2024 9:37 am
The track, initially performed by Darshan Rawal on his album 'Dard', frequently features in social media reels and videos.
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain on music in the time of loss and the relationship between art and politics
December 11, 2022 7:26 am
Hussain speaks about performance anxiety at 72 and tweaking tradition for 50 years with his famed collaboration – Shakti
Renowned tabla artiste Pt Subhankar Banerjee passes away
August 26, 2021 10:02 am
He was a recipient of Sangeet Samman and Sangeet Maha Samman by the West Bengal government
‘If a teacher knows how to teach, any ordinary student can learn any extraordinary style’
December 14, 2018 10:59 am
Speaking about his teaching style, Talwalkar said most teachers don’t take the extra effort to teach their students extraordinary techniques, something which he does often.
Pandit Lachhu Maharaj remembered on 74th birth anniversary with Google Doodle
October 16, 2018 10:18 am
Lachhu Maharaj Google Doodle: During Emergency, Maharaj played the tabla inside prison as a mark of protest and refused to accept any award bestowed on him including the Padma Shri.
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