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Zakir Hussain: Ustad Alla Rakha Whispered 'Prayer' In His Ear And A Tabla Maestro Was Born
He was undergoing treatment for heart-related ailments. Hussain was the son of legendary Tabla player, Ustad Alla Rakha alias Abbaji. In an interview, Hussain revealed how his father whispered a ...
'Never Be Scared And Always Consider Yourself A Student,' Taufiq Qureshi On What He Learnt From Ustad Alla Rakha And Zakir Hussain
Qureshi, distinctly remembers the day Alla Rakha passed away in 2000. He recalls, "He was otherwise in good health, and only affected by small things that happen to someone of his age. He was 80. But ...
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Ustad Zakir Hussain's Passes Away: The Life & Legacy Of 'Tsar Of Tabla' Whose Rhythms Resonate Through Time
It is to be noted that the arrival of Zakir Hussain was met with an unconventional welcome from his father, the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha. Eschewing traditional blessings, he cradled the infant ...
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DYK Ustad Zakir Hussain Was Recited Rhythms Instead Of Prayers By Father Alla Rakha After Birth?
And credit goes to his father, tabla icon Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi, popularly known as Alla Rakha. The family of Hussain confirmed his demise on Saturday, December 15. He passed away in San ...