Zakir Hussain (1951-2024): One of the most influential global musical voices of his generation

Gregory D Booth

· Dec 16, 2024 · 12:36 pm

Listen: Why a hammer is an essential part of a tabla player’s toolkit

Aneesh Pradhan

· Sep 23, 2023 · 08:00 am

Listen: Recreating a concert that commemorated tabla player Munir Khan on his 75th birth anniversary

Aneesh Pradhan

· Jul 29, 2023 · 08:00 am

How are freedom and democracy reflected in Hindustani music practice? A tabla maestro’s reflections

Aneesh Pradhan

· Aug 13, 2022 · 07:30 am

‘Gully Boy’ and more: Why 2019 is proving to be another watershed year for musician Karsh Kale

Devarsi Ghosh

· Mar 14, 2019 · 11:30 am

‘He was ahead of his time’: Fazal Qureshi on the genius of his father, tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha

Nasreen Munni Kabir

· Jan 22, 2019 · 12:05 pm

Listen: The Rupak taal scales new heights in these thumri and Kathak performances

Aneesh Pradhan

· Oct 20, 2018 · 06:00 am

Google honours tabla legend Lachhu Maharaj with a doodle on his 74th birthday

Scroll Staff

· Oct 16, 2018 · 08:34 am

Watch: If half of your heart is in 'Havana', this tabla cover will win you over

Scroll Staff

· Feb 23, 2018 · 08:00 pm

The Zakir Hussain interview: ‘What do I bring to the tabla? I think it is openness and clarity’

Nasreen Munni Kabir

· Jan 16, 2018 · 03:30 pm

Listen: Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussein and others display the versatility of the Punjab gharana

Aneesh Pradhan

· Dec 10, 2016 · 06:00 am

Listen: Doyens of Lucknow gharana display the khulaa baaj, a tabla-playing style inspired by Kathak

Aneesh Pradhan

· Nov 19, 2016 · 07:00 am

Listen: Habibuddin Khan of the Ajrada gharana displays his mastery (and wit) with the tabla

Aneesh Pradhan

· Nov 05, 2016 · 07:00 am

Listen: Tabla performances by maestros of the Delhi gharana, where it all began

Aneesh Pradhan

· Oct 29, 2016 · 07:30 am