Tag: tribute
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AN ERA PASSES
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I haven’t even begun to process Zakir Hussain’s passing. Loved him, utterly and absolutely, his tabla, his persona, everything. His tabla always sounded so melodious, it rang sweet and crystal clear, every bol polished. He had light hands, not just gifted and skilled. The thaap on the daaya resonated perfectly, never harsh, and that on…
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Dearest J,
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It’s been more than a month, many senseless days since you left. After your premature passing, we tried to pull ourselves together, going through the motions of our routines, working, talking, eating, sleeping, breathing as always. While still in utter disbelief, we began to reminisce about you, as if confirming your passing while our eyes…