Artist: Zakir Hussain
Genre: Other
Latest Album: N/A
Background:
Zakir Hussain is a world wide acclaimed tabla player and great musician. This music genius has really elevated Indian percussion music to very high level. Zakir is the prodigal son of great tabla player, Ustad Allah Rakha. He has been consistently collaborating with legendary Pundit Ravi Shankar. This music genius has continued to bewitch the world with his soulful table, like his great father.
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His music journey began from his tender years. As being a son of legendary artist, he exposed to numerous music forms. Extensive touring began, when he was just 12 years old. Zakir made his maiden appearance in the US with Pundit Ravi Shankar. Because of his diligent efforts, he really took on the world of music after three years, when he was appointed as the head of the prestigious Tal Vadya Rhythm Band.
By the time the band evolved into the Diga Rhythm band. Then, he went on to collaborated with Micket Hart and issued his self titled album. With his soulful tabla, Zakir has performed on the popular soundtracks of numerous Hollywood flicks like "In Custody," "Little Buddha," and "Apocalypse Now!"
In 1993, he was nominated in the popular Cannes Film Festival as music director and composer of the hit flick, "Heat and Dust." He has performed and recorded with the very best musical talents of the world. This great list includes, Van Morrison, George Harrison, Jack Bruce, Joe Henderson, Billy Cobham, Tito Puente, and Pharoah Saunders. Zakir Hussain has also recorded with the New Orleans Symphony and Hong Kong Symphony.
This genius has been showered with many prestigious awards throughout his grand career. In 1988, Zakir Hussain became the youngest percussionist to get the prestigious "Padma Shri" title by the Indian government. Two years later he won the Indo-American award for his immense contribution towards building strong relationship between two great nations. Catch this maestro performing live. His performance will leave you speechless and bewitched. Just get your tickets from an on-line ticket vendor to avoid the tremendous rush for tickets. So, hurry up get the tickets now!
Discography
Essence Of Rhythm - 2005
Tabla Tritaal - 2004
Tabla Traditions - Rhyth... - 2004
Tabla Solo - 2004
Tabla Jugalbandi - 2004
Raag Chandrakauns - 2004
Teental Vilambit - 2004
Teental - 2004
Punjabi Dhamar - 2004
Raag Mishra Mand - 2004
Sambahnd - 2004
Kirwani - 1997
The Elements: Space - 1996
Magical Moments Of Rhythm - 1995
Jog And Rageshri - 1994
Zakir Hussain And The Rh... - 1992
When Words Disappear... - 1991
Venu - 1990
Venu: Classical Flute Of... - 1989
Tabla Duet - 1988
Making Music - 1986