Zakir Hussain’s name is practically synonymous with the tablas. His work ranges from classical Indian compositions to Hollywood film scores, to collaborations with rockstars like George Harrison and Van Morrison. His latest albums are Shakti’s "This Moment,” and “As We Speak” – a collaboration with Béla Fleck and Edgar Meyer.

Zakir Hussain talks to AR about what he continues to learn about his craft at the age of 72; his father Alla Rakha, who introduced tablas to the West; his mother’s crucial role in his career; and what prevented him from becoming a rock drummer.

The Museum wishes to thank The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation for their generous support of This Being Human.

FURTHER RESOURCES:

You can see Zakir Hussain’s upcoming tour dates with Shakti and Béla Fleck here:

https://zakirhussain.com/tour/

Watch a performance from As We Speak here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTsE_8JNhqE

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