Zakir Hussain is one of the most renowned tabla players in the world, known for his extraordinary skill and innovation in Indian classical music.

Zakir Hussain is one of the most renowned tabla players in the world, known for his extraordinary skill and innovation in Indian classical music.

Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, he started learning tabla at the age of 3 under his father, Ustad Allah Rakha, a famous tabla virtuoso.

Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, he started learning tabla at the age of 3 under his father, Ustad Allah Rakha, a famous tabla virtuoso.

Zakir Hussain has performed on prestigious platforms across the globe, earning a reputation as a global ambassador for Indian classical music.

Zakir Hussain has performed on prestigious platforms across the globe, earning a reputation as a global ambassador for Indian classical music.

He won the Grammy Award in 1992 for his album "Planet Drum" with the supergroup, an ensemble led by Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead.

He won the Grammy Award in 1992 for his album "Planet Drum" with the supergroup, an ensemble led by Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead.

Hussain has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including jazz legends like John McLaughlin and George Harrison, and even with pop and world music artists.

Hussain has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including jazz legends like John McLaughlin and George Harrison, and even with pop and world music artists.

He is known for blending classical Indian rhythms with different genres of music, creating a unique fusion style that appeals to international audiences.

He is known for blending classical Indian rhythms with different genres of music, creating a unique fusion style that appeals to international audiences.

Zakir Hussain was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, in 2002 for his contribution to music.

Zakir Hussain was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, in 2002 for his contribution to music.

Apart from performing, Hussain is deeply involved in teaching and nurturing young tabla players. He established the Zakir Hussain Institute of Music and the Arts.

Apart from performing, Hussain is deeply involved in teaching and nurturing young tabla players. He established the Zakir Hussain Institute of Music and the Arts.

He has composed music for films, including soundtracks for "The Mystic Masseur" and "Samurai".

He has composed music for films, including soundtracks for "The Mystic Masseur" and "Samurai".

Hussain regularly participates in international cultural exchange programs, promoting Indian classical music and fostering global appreciation for tabla.

Hussain regularly participates in international cultural exchange programs, promoting Indian classical music and fostering global appreciation for tabla.

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