A Gift To Ustad Allah Rakha 75th Birthday

A Gift to Ustad Allah Rakha 75th Birthday is a live album released in 2010 to commemorate the 75th birthday of Ustad Allah Rakha, a prominent Indian tabla player. The album features performances by Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain, and Fazal Qureshi. The release date is April 1, 2010.

Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain, and Fazal Qureshi perform on this recording. Alla Rakha, born Allah Rakha Khan, was a leading exponent of the Punjab gharana of tabla playing. Zakir Hussain, his son, is a Grammy Award-winning tabla virtuoso. Fazal Qureshi, another son of Alla Rakha, is also a tabla player and composer.

The album consists of five tracks, each showcasing a different taal (rhythmic cycle). The tracks include Matt Taal, Rupak Taal, Sawari Taal, Ek Taal, and Teen Taal. The performances highlight the technical mastery and improvisational skills of the artists within these rhythmic structures.

The primary format of the release is an audio recording. The label and catalog number for this release are not specified in the available context. The album serves as a tribute to Alla Rakha’s contributions to Indian classical music and his influence on tabla playing.