Ustad Zakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain is today widely appreciated both in the field of percussion and throughout the music world at large as an extraordinary international phenomenon. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have not only solidified his status as a national treasure in his own country, India, but also garnered him extensive worldwide fame and admiration. His playing is marked by an uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, which is firmly founded upon his formidable knowledge and extensive study of music. As the favorite accompanist for many of India's greatest classical musicians and dancers, he has not allowed his brilliant genius to rest there. He is widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement, and Zakir’s contribution to world music has been unique and significant, featuring numerous historic collaborations, such as Shakti, which he founded with the legendary guitarist John McLaughlin and the virtuoso L. Shankar, as well as Remember Shakti, the Diga Rhythm Band, Making Music, Planet Drum with the esteemed Mickey Hart, and Tabla Beat Science.

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