Ahmed Jaan Thirawka

When the Sarod Ghar (museum of Indian classical music), in Gwalior, India, began its collection, it had been fitting the fact that tabla (Indian drums) of Ustad Ahmed Jaan Thirakwa was included. Perhaps one of the most important players from the tabla, Thirakwa motivated several years of players who implemented in his footsteps. Rootsworld described him being a “once in a hundred years phenomenon.” Primarily trained the tabla by his dad — Hussain Baksh, a sarod participant — Thirakwa refined his abilities under Ustad Munir Khan. Although he researched the full spectral range of tabla playing, he continued to be rooted in the Farrukkabad design. The receiver of a Central Sangeet Natak Academy award for “efforts towards the artwork of tabla playing,” in 1954, Thirakwa have been documenting 78 rpms because the past due ’40s. His last record, Thirakwa, was documented throughout a 1964 concert in Bombay. His single recitals were frequently shown by All-India radio. Thirakwa’s legacy continues to be inherited by his previous pupil, Trilok Gurtu.