What would San Francisco sound like expressed in south Indian percussion? In a new work called “7 x 7” premiering at the Community Music Center on April 29, composer, percussionist and educator Rohan ...

It’s almost 10 weeks since the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain and tribute festivals continue to be organised around the world. Musicians, particularly percussionists, cannot stop talking about how he ...

There are 64 different types of drums from India, and Ragi Rao of Kennewick can play about a dozen of them. The India-born man will give a performance and talk about a selection of those drums ...

Indian percussion marvel Zakir Hussain will long be hailed for his sublime musical mastery and the genre-blurring versatility that saw him collaborate with everyone from George Harrison, the Grateful ...

Indian percussionist Zakir Hussain joins with saxophonist Dave Holland and bassist Chris Potter on a new album that that's clear and confident, with plenty of fire. This is FRESH AIR. In 2017, Indian ...

The tabla is one of the most recognized and influential percussion instruments in Indian classical music. Known for its complex rhythms and intricate techniques, the tabla plays a central role in both ...

Washington? With beating drums and tears of joy, tribes joined the Smithsonian Institution in opening a grand showcase museum Tuesday dedicated to American Indians. More than 20,000 American Indians ...

Drums play a multifaceted cultural role in India. An integral part of musical practice and tradition, percussion instruments in India have also occupied our imagination through ancient myths, rituals, ...

Even though celebrated Indian percussionist A Shivamani, commonly known by his stage name Drums Shivamani, has been performing for over four decades. He plays many instruments including drums, octoban ...

Felix Sabal Lecco may not be well known in India, but the percussion legend fondly known as 'Mr Groove' is emphatic about the excellence of Indian artistes in the world. Felix Sabal Lecco may not be ...