With the passing of Ustad Alla Rakha (born: Allarakha Kahn) on February 3, 2000, from a heart attack, India lost one of its most influential musicians. Called the "Einstein of rhythm" by Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart,Rakha helped introduce Indian classical music to the western world with his tabla playing. To know about him, say google assistant "Talk to Ustad Alla Rakha's Story".