There are few sounds as mesmerizing as the tabla, a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres, made popular by India’s percussion wizard, Ustad Alla Rakha Khan.
In India today, we’re celebrating this musical maestro’s 95th birthday with a doodle that captures his electric performances which spanned nearly seventy years. Developing a fascination for the tabla at the age of twelve, Ustad Alla Rakha would practice for many hours, achieving flawless timing and sensitivity for his instrument. He was also an acclaimed soloist, vocalist, harmonium player and a prolific composer.
Ustad Alla Rakha was especially passionate about bringing the beauty of Indian music to people everywhere. He composed music for Hindi films, performed on international stages, and went on to teach hundreds of students. Watch him play alongside the famous sitar player, Pandit Ravi Shankar, at Woodstock in 1969, and listen for the elaborate rhythms he is renowned for.
Posted by Varun Sud, Product Marketing Manager, Google India
In India today, we’re celebrating this musical maestro’s 95th birthday with a doodle that captures his electric performances which spanned nearly seventy years. Developing a fascination for the tabla at the age of twelve, Ustad Alla Rakha would practice for many hours, achieving flawless timing and sensitivity for his instrument. He was also an acclaimed soloist, vocalist, harmonium player and a prolific composer.
Posted by Varun Sud, Product Marketing Manager, Google India
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