Great Masters Tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain

An unprecedented gathering of percussive brilliance honouring India's greatest tabla virtuoso, the late Ustad Zakir Hussain. 

FIRST HALF 

Rahul Sharma 

Satyajit Talwalkar

Experience the crystalline cascades of Sharma's santoor as his 100 strings create shimmering musical landscapes that transport listeners to the Himalayan valleys, from where this instrument originated. At his side sits Talwalkar, a tabla master whose rhythmic brilliance honours the revolutionary legacy of his mentor, the late Ustad Zakir Hussain, while crafting a bold, distinctive voice that has established him among India's percussion elite. 

INTERVAL  

SECOND HALF 

Taal Vadya (percussion ensemble) by  

Pandit Yogesh Samsi

Patri Satish Kumar

Giridhar Udupa 

Tanmay Deochake 

After the interval, witness a historic percussion ensemble bringing together the finest rhythm masters from both North and South Indian traditions. Led by Samsi—one of Ustad Zakir Hussain's most accomplished contemporaries — this unprecedented trio creates rhythmic conversations that cross cultural boundaries while celebrating the universal language of percussion. The intricate finger work of Samsi's tabla interweaves with the palm and finger techniques of Kumar's mridangam and the earthy resonance of Udupa's clay pot, all anchored by Deochake's harmonic foundation on the harmonium. This once-in-a-lifetime concert not only pays tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain's genius but exemplifies his greatest legacy—bringing percussion from the shadows into the spotlight.