Profile Of Zakir Hussain, Indian Tabla Maestro Known As The Dancing Fingers

Zakir Hussain (Instagram @zakirhq9)

JAKARTA - The world recently lost tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain, who died at the age of 73. The winner of the four Grammys breathed his last after experiencing heart disease complications.

Zakir's 'Ustad' is a respected figure among true music lovers. He changed tabla - a pair of drums used in Indian classic music - to a globally loved solo instrument.

Born in Mumbai on March 9, 1951, Zakir grew up with direct directions from his father, Ustad Allarakha Khan, who is also a tabla maestro. His dedication to music from a young age made him often trusted to appear on various stages.

Young Hussain had the opportunity to appear with the legendary Indian singer and composer, Pandit Ravi Cinta. When he was 19 years old, he had performed more than 150 gigs in a year, both in India and abroad.

He got the nickname 'The Dancing Fingers', his dancing fingers, made a simple percussive tool something magical. His reputation is increasingly famous in the 80s and 90s, one of his golden moments in the music scene.

On his 1992 album, 'Planet Drum', he and Mickey Hart won the Grammys in the category "Best World Music Albums". He also performed with legendary artists such as George Harrison of The Beatles,appropriate Yo-Yo Ma, and Van Morrison.

Yes, Zakir Hussain makes music a means of expression that violates language and cultural boundaries. He went into many scenarios, starting classical, ethnic, jazz, fusion, and many others.

His love for music is stated through his productivity in his work. Throughout six decades of his career, he has spawned a total of 71 live and studio albums. His work in 2023, entitled This Moment, became the last suggestion before he passed away.

Zakir Hussain also expressed his creativity in other fields, namely film. He has starred in dozens of films from the 80th to the 2024st era. The true artist, has done many things, leaving an abundant legacy for his generation after.