I used to listen, fascinated, as my father (Ustad Allah Rakha) and he swapped stories and anecdotes of musicians of the 1930s & 40s and later musicians who were marked for their obvious accomplishments as well as idiosyncrasies and a certain innocence. Even though he indulged me, he never failed to remind me of my duties to the musical tradition I inherited. Ustad Zakir Hussain. This book is both heart-touching but also an idiom for music lovers. The book is an affectionate reflection of the favourite artists. The style of writing is enriched with love and respect for the artists featured -ZEHRA NIGAH.