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Zakir Hussain: The tabla maestro who almost played cricket
Here's a little known story of how cricket dominated Zakir Hussain's dream in his childhood. However, like many young boys, Zakir's early years were not solely dedicated to music. Growing up ...
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When Ustad Zakir Hussain wanted to run away from home; 'I wanted to wear jeans, wanted to make a million dollars'
With the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the world bids farewell to ... One particularly poignant memory from his childhood paints a picture of his struggle. Feeling disheartened by his mother ...
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Zakir Hussain, who beat a syncretic rhythm, no more
The tabla fell silent as Ustad Zakir Hussain (1951-2024), one of the greatest global ambassadors of Indian classical music, passed away on Monday (December 16, 2024) after a brief illness in San ...
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Pandit Ronu Majumdar mourns the loss of Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, calls him ‘Brightest Star’ of music
He mentioned that he had maintained cordial relations with Zakir Hussain and his family, noting that Hussain’s youngest brother, Taufiq, had been his childhood friend. Recalling his professional ...