world music

Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, brought Indian classical music to the global stage, collaborating with icons like George Harrison and earning three Grammys. His unmatched innovation and mastery have established his legacy, inspiring musicians and music lovers worldwide.

Ayana Deva Angadi, a man from Mysore State [now in Karnataka] started the Asian Music Circle with little resources in 1946. This organisation was responsible for introducing several stalwarts, including late Pandit Ravi Shankar to Western audiences, as well as the reason behind the sitar maestro’s deep friendship with former Beatle George Harrison.