Tuesday, 14 May 2013

WAH! TAJ

© SATYENDRA SINGH
'Wah! Taj', 2006 (Ball Pen Sketch on Paper)
Size - 11" x 14"


Wah! Taj


Ustad Zakir Hussain is an Indian Tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer. 

Hussain was born in Mumbai, India to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha. He attended St. Michael's High School in Mahim, and graduated from St Xaviers, Mumbai.
Hussain was a child prodigy, and was touring by the age of twelve. He went to the United States in 1970, beginning his international career which includes more than 150 concert dates a year.

Awards
  • Awarded the titles of Padma Shri in 1988, and Padma Bhusan in 2002.
  • Awarded the Indo-American Award in 1990.
  • Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1991. 



Indian Ad of Taj Mahal Tea



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