The National Museum of the American Indian and other branches of the Smithsonian include music and sound–related objects from many of these cultures in their collections. National Museum of the ...

Legendary Indian musician Zakir Hussain, considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, has died. Hussain, known for his “dancing fingers”, died on Sunday from complications arising ...

The launch coincides with KM Music Conservatory’s 16th anniversary. Founded by Rahman, the institution offers programs in Western and Indian classical music traditions and music technology.

Zakir Hussain, an internationally renowned tabla player and composer who helped integrate Indian classical sound into Western music, has died at age 73. Hussain died Sunday afternoon in San ...