Born on March 9, 1951: Zakir Hussain was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha.
Child Prodigy: He started learning tabla at three and performed live by seven.
First Global Concert: Toured internationally at the age of 12, showcasing his talent.
Academic Excellence: Earned a degree in Economics from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
Global Collaborator: Co-founded the fusion band Shakti and worked across genres like jazz and world music.
Actor and Composer: Acted in Heat and Dust and composed for films like Little Buddha.
Grammy Winner: Won his first Grammy in 1992 for the album Planet Drum.
Passed Away in 2024: Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in music.
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