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Widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement, Zakir’s contribution to world music has been unique, with many historic collaborations, including Shakti, which he founded with John McLaughlin and L. His playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, founded in formidable knowledge and study. Along with his legendary father and teacher, Ustad Allarakha, he has elevated the status of his instrument both in India and around the world. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have established him as a national treasure in his own country, India, and as one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors. Zakir Hussain is today appreciated both in the field of percussion and in the music world at large as an international phenomenon and one of the greatest musicians of our time.

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Edited by Jake Richmond and George Rosenfeld.ĭirected by Anisa Qureshi and Taylor Phillips – A Moment Records and Route 66 AR Production.The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. This DVD tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. It’s like throwing a party and having my friends meet my other friends, and seeing what takes place –that’s the excitement and challenge that I’m enjoying.” – Zakir Hussain “I’m so lucky to have these great musicians come to join me.

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