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NILADRI KUMAR& ZAKIR HUSSAIN
Zakir Hussain is today appreciated both in the field of percussion and in the music world at large as an international phenomenon. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting perfor-mances have not only established him as a national treasure in his own country, India, but earned him worldwide fame.
His playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, founded in formidable knowledge and study. The favorite accompanist for many of India's greatest classical musicians and dancers. he has not let his genius rest there. A child prodigy, Zakir was touring by the age of twelve, the gifted son of his great father tabla legend Ustad Allarakha. Zakir came to the United States in 1970, embarking on an international career which includes no fewer than 150 con cert dates a year. He has composed and recorded many albums and soundtracks, and has received widespread recognition as a composer for his many ensembles and collaborations.
Zakir received the distinct honor of co-composing the opening music for the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 1996. In 2002, his commissioned work for choreographer Mark Morris' "Kolam" premiered as part of Yo Yo Ma's “Silk Road Project” wiht Yo Yo and Zakir performing together live for the performance.In 2007, the government of India chose Zakir to compose an anthem to celebrate India's 60th year of independence. The song, "Jai Hind" , has been recorded by an array of India's finest classical vocalists and pop singers.

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