ZAKIR HUSSAIN
Genres: World Fusion, Jazz Related Soundtracks • India

December 15, 2024: Zakir Hussain (March 9, 1951 – December 15, 2024), the globally celebrated tabla maestro, composer, and music pioneer, leaves behind a remarkable legacy in Indian classical music. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai) to legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha Khan, Zakir was destined to become one of the greatest tabla players of all time. Zakir began his journey with the tabla under the tutelage of his father at a tender age and was performing in concerts by the time he was seven. He pursued his education at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and later completed a doctorate in music from the University of Washington, showcasing both his artistic and academic brilliance. Ustad Zakir Hussain’s career spanned continents. He elevated Indian classical music to global acclaim through collaborations and groundbreaking performances. Notably, he partnered with drummer Mickey Hart for Planet Drum in 1991, a project that earned a Grammy Award and read more...