Ustad Zakir Hussain is widely regarded as one of the greatest tabla players of all time. He single handedly raised the profile of tabla as an instrument to a whole new level globally. Considered a child prodigy at his instrument, he started touring the world at the young age of just 11. Some of the big names in Indian Classical music whom he accompanied at that time were Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Ali Akbar Khan, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and many more. Zakir’s fame spread internationally with his tours in USA and Europe, followed by collaborations with International Musicians like John McLaughlin. He was also awarded the Grammy Award in the year 2009 for his collaborative album “Global Drum Project” along with Mickey Hart, Sikiru Adepoju & Giovanni Hidalgo.
Learn more about Ustad Zakir Hussain’s life experiences and how he became the great tabla icon we all know today. He says, “Listening is what imparts love toward the art of music”. Even though he was regarded as a child prodigy, he never skipped practice. No amount of inborn talent can replace hard labour is what he stresses as well.
His story of attaining success is a tale of awe inspiring dedication and grabbing the right opportunities at the right time. Here you go!
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