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- Zakir was a child prodigy and started touring to perform at concerts by the time he was just twelve. This gave him recognition and fame at a very young age. Along with his stage shows, he also focused on his education and went to St. Michael's High School in Mahim and eventually graduated from St. Xavier's in Mumbai.
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He starred in several films specifically showcasing his musical performance both solo and with different bands, including the 1998 documentary Zakir and His Friends, [15] and the documentary The Speaking Hand: Zakir Hussain and the Art of the Indian Drum (2003 Sumantra Ghosal). [16]
Fast Facts. Date of Birth: 9 March, 1951. Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra. Birth Name: Zakir Hussain Qureshi. Profession: Tabla player, music producer, film actor and composer. Instruments: Tabla, Pakhawaj. Spouse: Antonia Minnecola. Children: Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Father: Ustad Allarakha Qureshi. Mother: Bavi Begum.
When Zakir Hussain was brought home after birth, his father took him in his arms and recited musical notes and rhythms in his ears, instead of a prayer which was actually the tradition in Islam. Zakir Hussain started doing school concerts at the age of 7.
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Zakir Hussain during John McLaughlin in “Remember Shakti” Concert – January 31, 2005 at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall in Tokyo, Japan (Jun Sato/WireImage) It was around this time that McLaughlin first met Hussain in New York, in 1969.
Zakir became the first musician from India to receive 3 Grammys at one time at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024, for Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
Jan 9, 2018 · Tabla virtuoso, composer and percussionist Zakir Hussain is an international music phenomenon. The eldest son of the legendary Ustad Allarakha, Zakir gave his first public concert at the age of...
Zakir Hussain, a leading tabla player of Hindustani (North Indian classical) music since the late 20th century, opened up a new musical world beyond the framework of traditional Indian music by collaborating with musicians of various genres worldwide.
