Alla Rakha popularised the art of tabla, playing across the globe, elevating the status and respect of this instrument. "Abbaji" (as he was affectionately known by his disciples) also bridged the gap ...

At that time, Alla Rakha had said this was the knowledge he got from his teachers and wanted to pass it on to his son. Late table maestro Zakir Hussain had once spoken about his father, Alla Rakha, ...

Among the many requirements considered imperative in the daily practice routine of music students, the exercise of “listening” to music is incredibly significant. The earlier the exercise starts, the ...

Indian tabla maestro who frequently accompanied Ravi Shankar would have turned 95 today Google India has marked the 95th birthday of tabla legend Ustad Alla Rakha with a doodle dedicated to him. The ...

For a large chunk of Pandit Ravi Shankar’s illustrious career, the tabla in question was played by Ustad Alla Rakha, who was to Indian classical percussion what Ravi Shankar was to melody — the ...

With Anupama, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Udne Ki Aasha, Maati Se Bandhi Dor, Jhanak attempting similar kind of subjects and family drams, Star Plus has decided to stir ...

New Delhi: Search engine giant Google on Tuesday celebrated the 95th birthday of Ustad Alla Rakha by honouring the tabla maestro with a doodle on its home page. With the trademark smile on his lips ...