Learn about the lives and legacies of tabla players, blending music, spirituality and personality. In excerpts from the interview, he reflects on the origin of his name, his upbringing, his artistic journey and his belief in the oneness of the universe
Zakir Hussain ——Legendary figure main table One of India’s most famous classical musicians died at the age of 73 in a hospital in San Francisco, USA. The musician is widely regarded as the greatest tabla player He, a member of his generation, was hospitalized for two weeks and was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) after his condition worsened.
Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, the son of legendary tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha. In a career that spanned six decades, he became a global icon of Indian classical music, known for his collaborations with renowned Indian stars such as Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan and Shivkumar Sharma. Known for artist collaborations.
