THE INHERITANCE OF PLENITUDE
The word ‘ roughly translates to ‘he who remembers’, and Ustad Zakir Hussain understands well the importance of memory and also its capriciousness. In Mumbai to commemorate the 20th of his father, Ustad Allarakha, the tabla maestro says, “Out of sight can sometimes mean out of mind. Given that memories abide for only that long after someone’s passing, I sometimes marvel at the longevity of love and affection people have had for my father, a legend.” Organised on February 3 is an event that stalwarts sign up for without hesitation. Hussain, 68, is overwhelmed by the goodwill his father still enjoys. “It all feels very special,” he says.
