Alla Rakha

Indian tabla player (1919-2000) · India · Musicians · Died at 80

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Alla Rakha Qureshi was an Indian tabla player who specialised in Hindustani classical music. Widely revered as one of history's most iconic players of the tabla, belonging to Punjab gharana of tabla players.

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Flyer for an October 1967 concert by Shankar and Rakha (left), held four months after their performance at the Monterey Pop Festival

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Sangeet Natak Akademi Award1982

Padma Shri in arts1977

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