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Tabla Master Zakir Hussain, 73, Succumbs to Illness
Tabla master Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors and a revered figure worldwide…
At DownBeat, we have the pleasure of listening to hundreds of albums each month. Nope, that’s not an exaggeration. And while it might be tough as a consumer to know what to spend your time on, it isn’t too difficult to appreciate a well-curated playlist. So, here’s a smattering of what readers can find in the Reviews section of our August edition. Enjoy, and play loud. DB
Dec 17, 2024 9:58 AM
Tabla master Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors and a revered figure worldwide…
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