Zakir Hussain
Musician · Pisces
About
Zakir Hussain was an Indian tabla player, composer and percussionist, widely regarded as one of the foremost tabla virtuosos. The son of Ustad Alla Rakha, he performed and collaborated with musicians across Indian classical and world music.
Family
Parent
- Alla Rakha not in the catalogue yet
Personal details
- Also known as
- Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi, Zakir Allarakha Qureshi, Zakir Hussain Qureshi, Zakir Allaraka Qureshi, Ustad Zakir Hussain
- Born
- March 9, 1951
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- St. Xavier's College
- Years active
- 1963–2024
Known for
- Shakti (band)
- Planet Drum
- Tabla virtuoso
Awards
- Padma Shri
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Vibhushan
- Grammy Award
Trivia & fun facts
- He was the son of tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha.
