A Dawn to Dusk Event now in its 19th Year
Tabla legend, Ustad Allarakha, fondly known as “Abbaji” by one and all, regaled millions of music lovers worldwide. The event, “A Homage to Abbaji – Ustad Allarakha” began right from his 1st Barsi on February 3rd, 2001, as a tribute to a great Master, a revered Guru, and a doting Father.
This iconic event has become one of the highlights in the musical performances calendar. February 3rd, 2019 will be no exception, when artistes from across the globe will come together to remember, pay homage and celebrate the legendary Guru and Tabla Maestro Ustad Allarakha.
Zakir Hussain shared, “Through these 19 years, we have had the good fortune of having some of the greatest luminaries of Indian music bless this occasion along with masters representing many musical and rhythmic traditions from all across the globe.”
This unique event is co-presented by Taj Mahal Tea & Reliance Foundation, Co-sponsored by Kotak Mahindra AMC Ltd and the Hospitality partner is Orchid Hotel.
“A Homage to Abbaji – Ustad Allarakha” will be held on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 at Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium, Mumbai and will have 3 sessions curated by Zakir Hussain featuring renowned artistes and students of Ustad Allarakha Institute of Music.
“TAAL PRANAAM” at 6.30 am
· Amaan Ali Bangash & Ayaan Ali Bangash (Sarod)
· Bharat Sundar (Vocal)
“TAAL TAPASYA” at 11.30 am
· Sanju Sahai (Tabla)
· Gino Banks (Drums)
· Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam (Mridangam)
· A Student (Tabla)
“CELEBRATE ABBAJI” at 6.30 pm
· Samuel Yirga (Piano) & Genet Masresha (Vocal) from Ethiopia
· Jam Session lead by Zakir Hussain featuring National & International Artistes
