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Ustad Ahmad Jan Thirakwa, by Mohan Nadkarni

Performing ArtsPeople
in Library Artifacts
Published on: 05 December 2018

Contributor: National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai

Hindustani classical music Indian Percussion Tabla

Mohan Nadkarni's obituary for the legendary tabla exponent, Ustad Ahmad Jan Thirakwa.

Journal
Author Name
Mohan Nadkarni
Date of publication
1st Jan 1976
Volume no
5
Issue no
1

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