Question

Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
1. Tabla – Alla Rakha 
2. Sarod – Zakir Hussain
3. Santoor – Shiv Kumar Sharma
4. Flute – Hari Prasad Chaurasia 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sarod – Zakir Hussain

The correct answer is Sarod – Zakir Hussain.

• Zakir Hussain is the famous Indian tabla maestro, composer, music producer and is the eldest son of Ustad Allah Rakha.
  • He was awarded Padma Shri in 1988 and Padma Bhushan in 2002.
  • He along with his father is responsible for popularizing tabla at international platforms.
  • In 2016, he was among the many musicians who were invited by President Obama to the international Jazz festival 2016 which was a global concert at the White House.

• Ustad Alla Rakha was an Indian tabla player who specializes in Hindustani classical music.
  • He is responsible for introducing tabla to western audiences.
  • He died in February 2000 in Mumbai.
  • He was frequently accompanied by Sitar player Ravi Shankar.
• Shiv Kumar Sharma is a music composer and Santoor player belonging to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • He composed the background music for the scene of Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje.
  • He recorded his first solo album in 1960.
  • He was awarded Padma Shri in 1991 and Padma Bhushan in 2001.
• Hariprasad Chaurasia is a classical flautist and Indian music director.