Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain (1951–2024) was an Indian composer, actor and percussionist.
Also recorded as Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi; Zakir Allarakha Qureshi; Zakir Hussain Qureshi; Zakir Allaraka Qureshi; Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Overview
Born at Mumbai in 1951, died at San Francisco in 2024.
In detail
Zakir Hussain studied at St. Xavier's College and University of Washington. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is music, jazz and percussion performance. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Hindustani classical music, world music, jazz fusion and jazz.
Membership is recorded of Shakti.
Distinctions recorded are Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album.
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“Zakir Hussain (musician)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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