Zakir  Hussain

About

Hussain was born in Mumbai, India to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha. He attended St. Michael's High School in Mahim, and graduated from St Xaviers, Mumbai. Hussain was a child prodigy, and was touring by the age of twelve. He went to the United States in 1970, beginning his international career which includes more than 150 concert dates a year.

Achivement

Awarded the titles of Padma Shri in 1988, and Padma Bhushan in 2002, becoming the youngest percussionist to be awarded these titles, given to civilians of merit by the Indian government. Awarded the Indo-American Award in 1990 in recognition for his outstanding cultural contribution to relations between the United States and India. Presented with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1990 by the President of India, making him one of the youngest musicians to receive this recognition given by theSangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. In 1992 Planet Drum, an album co-created and produced by Hussain and Mickey Hart, was awarded the first-ever Grammy for Best World Music Album, the Downbeat Critics’ Poll for Best World Beat Album and the NARM Indie Best Seller Award for a World Music Recording. On 23 February 2012 for GURU GANGADHAR PRADHAN Lifetime Achievement Award at Konark Dance & Music Festival, Organised by Konark Natya Mandap.

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