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Obituary: Zakir Hussain (1951–2024)
Tabla maestro and global fusion trailblazer, the much-loved musician Zakir Hussain has died
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Quickfire: Purbayan Chatterjee
Cross-pollinator of Indian classical and contemporary world music tells us about the albums and artists which have influenced his work
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Introducing... Lakha Khan
It’s rare to see 70-year-olds in our Introducing series, says Simon Broughton, but it is time to take a fresh look at the veteran master
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Ken Zuckerman (1952-2025)
Globally respected American sarod player, Ken Zuckerman, has passed away.
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Zakir Hussain & Les Amazones d’Afrique: Live In Brussels
Martin Longley reports from a long weekender in Brussels with tabla legend Zakir Hussain, pan-African supergroup Les Amazones d'Afrique and frenetic Ugandan DJ Kamire.
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A Conversation with L Subramaniam
Russ Slater Johnson speaks to the ‘Paganini of Indian Classical Music’, who reflects on a life of groundbreaking collaborations, cultural fusion and the legacy of Carnatic music
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Zakir Hussain joins Symphony Orchestra of India on UK tour
Critically-acclaimed ensemble from the sub-continent return for nine-concert series
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Kaushiki Chakrabarty interview: "when I sing, I feel a kind of bliss comes over me"
Khayal singer Kaushiki Chakrabarty speaks to Jameela Siddiqi about her demanding yet expressive North Indian classical vocal style and how she got her remarkable start in this mainly masculine genre
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My World: Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison, the wife of the late Beatle George Harrison, talks about how George's collaborations with Indian musicians helped shape her own musical tastes
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Introducing... Guiss Guiss Bou Bess
Jenny Cathcart speaks to the Senegalese group who are making waves with their inventive, contemporary take on sabar drumming
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On Tour: Rakesh Chaurasia
Bansuri flute master Rakesh Chaurasia has worked with the likes of Zakir Hussain and Talvin Singh. We talk to him as he prepares to tour the UK with leading tabla player Shahbaz Hussain
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Obituary: Charlie Ndiaye (1948-2023)
Orchestra Baobab's swinging bass player, an ever-present since the mid-70s, has passed away
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Orchestra Baobab saxophonist Issa Cissokho dies
Acclaimed Senegalese saxophonist Issa Cissokho has died. A core member of the legendary Orchestra Baobab, Issa played with the group from their early days right through to their 2017 album Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng.
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Orchestra Baobab
Orchestra Baobab are Senegal's most popular band, who broke onto the scene back in 1970 with their blend of African and Cuban rhythms
