This man has no words to describe him A musical mathematical prodigy Godly traits Perhaps the sole tabla nawaz who never fails to mesmerize you every single performance
I became enthralled by the Tabla sound when I was in high school and 2 years later I unknowingly became next door neighbors with Zakir and his family. I found this out when I met his daughter at a party. That they lived next door and also he taught in Berkeley. He was very strict in his teaching and wasn’t anything like taking a piano or guitar lesson. His approach is totally it’s your life. He’s called Ustad Allah Raka for a reason. Which means God of Drumming. Basically THE MAN
I remember him from an ad they used to show on TV. I was just a kid then. He played Tabla and then said "Wah Taj". I was never exposed to his music but somehow when I saw the thumbnail I had a strange urge to see this video. Ah I love his playing.
I was here when this was recorded! This performance brought tears to my eyes. The aura created through his seamless mastery made me laugh and cry. Thank you for uploading :)
This is like listening to a Bach fugue. There are multiple simultaneous voices maintaining their phrasing and integrity throughout the performance -- no matter how energetic or subdued; simple or intricate. Remarkable depth here.
I have seen him in his old videos as a young man playing Tabla & today he has become an old man..... But his spirit hasn't gone down a bit. These people dedicated their entire life to music & never got commercialized. He belongs to the last generation of people who dedicated their entire life to Hindustani music. Zakir Hussain, Amjad Ali, Pt.Shivkumar, Hariprasad Chourasia are some of the last living legends from that generation. With these maestros, that marvelous era will come to an end. So sad.... Our country's young generation do not even know about these great legends. We can learn about seriousness, hardwork, love & dedication from these maestros.
Who am I to applaud him? For I am no more than a mere mortal watching in awe the magic he creates in Table! What I can merely do is to prostrate in front of him for giving me the fortune to watch him create soulful magic.
Im tremendously happy to witness a legendary musician playing with Tabla, we need more youngsters to get these music to world stage like ustaad Zakhir ji did, i wish to meet zakhir ji once in my lifetime.
My father Zakir Hussain has graced with age and his playing is still so beautiful to this day and i love him so much. Long may he continue in this incredible journey of making a solid mark in the world of the most magestic all round king the Tabla.
Legend. I have personally listened Zakir bhai several times! Solo as well as with his father and his brothers! Each time it has been a mesmerising event. I feel it's God's blessing to get to listen to him live!
My first ever interactions with the tabla were through him and his father, the genius Ustad Allah Rakha. For over 20 years that I've known and admired him, this legend has mesmerized, and continues to inspire. I owe so much of my tabla progress to you, Ustad Zakir Hussain!! Thank you, and lots of love
What a control of Ustadji's hand over the different types of sound, laya, speed, sweetness, layakari and what not ! The Supreme Power has offered the supremacy to Ustadji of this popular instrument from His contentment against Ustadji's wholeheartedness in Tabla. Jayatu Indian Tabla.
You just HAVE to stand and applaud his art. Every time, all the time. Even if you are listening to this at home. You just can’t help it. So grateful to have been born in an era where one has had the pleasure and honour to hear him live. UstaadJi 🙏🏻
Maine ye zakir hussain ka zindagi me pehla video dekha hai, sirf naam suna tha aur Table par pehli thap sunkar hi pata lag gya ki log kyon inhein great kehte hai 🎉
you were so friendly I had dinner after the concert at RFH with all your family backstage! Wonderful energy and experience 💞 Stay safe, happy and what you are doing with the tabla always? You are the master of tabla and thank you for looking after me ❤
I met with Zakir after his programm in Lucknow with Shivkumar Sharma (and even had coffee with him) about 25 years ago, definitely one of the best tabla player! and then in Montreux with Shakti/John McLaughlin who is my favorite guitarist since my teenage 😍Pls listen to Pt. Lacchu Maharaj from Varanasi, unfortunately passed away 4 years ago, the Wizard of tablas 🥰 and there is another great representative of banaras gharana, Sanju Sahai... if you really love tablas, you must listen to them 🙏
इंडियन क्लासिकल म्यूजिक को सुनने के बाद मन भावुक हो जाता है । आप पंडित रविशंकर के सितार सुनिए या जाकिर हुसैन का तबला । तब जा कर समझ आता आखिर इन्हें उस्ताद क्यों कहा जाता ।।
His ability to control the pitch of the bayan is incredible, and I love how dynamically he plays - he is never simply banging on them. I would love to have seen this whole concert, as I see more tabla and other Indian instruments there.
Tabla Guru Pandit Samrat Kakkeri always taught that playing this kaida "Dha Dha Tita Dha Dha Tun Na + Na Na Tita Dha Dha Dhin Na" for practice 1 hour every day, makes a tabla player very strong and able to play anything in tabla solo and accompiment. He taught that this makes the hand very strong.
we are so fortunate that we can listen to this masterpiece for free. I feel like it is crime as we can't give anything back. heavenly performance.
There are kings of percussions and then there is an emperor
It should be titled berklee meets zakhir hussain...
Unparalleled lightness of touch! The fingers almost float across the tabla
This man has no words to describe him
A musical mathematical prodigy
Godly traits
Perhaps the sole tabla nawaz who never fails to mesmerize you every single performance
A Legend,The Son of India....Our Zakir Hussain Sir.....Wow Wow Wow!!!!
I became enthralled by the Tabla sound when I was in high school and 2 years later I unknowingly became next door neighbors with Zakir and his family. I found this out when I met his daughter at a party. That they lived next door and also he taught in Berkeley. He was very strict in his teaching and wasn’t anything like taking a piano or guitar lesson. His approach is totally it’s your life. He’s called Ustad Allah Raka for a reason. Which means God of Drumming. Basically THE MAN
He doesn't have a gift! He is the gift! Oh my god!
I remember him from an ad they used to show on TV. I was just a kid then. He played Tabla and then said "Wah Taj". I was never exposed to his music but somehow when I saw the thumbnail I had a strange urge to see this video. Ah I love his playing.
I was here when this was recorded! This performance brought tears to my eyes. The aura created through his seamless mastery made me laugh and cry. Thank you for uploading :)
This is like listening to a Bach fugue. There are multiple simultaneous voices maintaining their phrasing and integrity throughout the performance -- no matter how energetic or subdued; simple or intricate. Remarkable depth here.
I have seen him in his old videos as a young man playing Tabla & today he has become an old man..... But his spirit hasn't gone down a bit.
These people dedicated their entire life to music & never got commercialized.
He belongs to the last generation of people who dedicated their entire life to Hindustani music.
Zakir Hussain, Amjad Ali, Pt.Shivkumar, Hariprasad Chourasia are some of the last living legends from that generation.
With these maestros, that marvelous era will come to an end.
So sad.... Our country's young generation do not even know about these great legends.
We can learn about seriousness, hardwork, love & dedication from these maestros.
I have had the honor and privilege to witness this legend twice in my life. Both times reaffirmed spirituality within me.
Who am I to applaud him? For I am no more than a mere mortal watching in awe the magic he creates in Table! What I can merely do is to prostrate in front of him for giving me the fortune to watch him create soulful magic.
भारतीय परंपरा में कलाकार हमेशा अंत में हाथ जोड़ते हैं। मुझे यह बहुत अच्छा लगता है।
Indian artists always fold hands at the end. I love it.
Had the privilege to Meet the legend backstage for barely 5 secs ...but it was such a great moment❤️🙏🙏
Im tremendously happy to witness a legendary musician playing with Tabla, we need more youngsters to get these music to world stage like ustaad Zakhir ji did, i wish to meet zakhir ji once in my lifetime.
Shhhhhhh.........maestro is taking us on a spiritual journey.....close your eyes and flow with the musical stream...........
If you know a little about Tabla , You are at the bottom of Earth Core and he is sitting at Everest
Did anyone noticed at the end of Ustad's performance his eyes was full of tear ...which made me cry 😥😥😥😥😥
My father Zakir Hussain has graced with age and his playing is still so beautiful to this day and i love him so much. Long may he continue in this incredible journey of making a solid mark in the world of the most magestic all round king the Tabla.
Legend. I have personally listened Zakir bhai several times! Solo as well as with his father and his brothers! Each time it has been a mesmerising event.
I feel it's God's blessing to get to listen to him live!
हुसैन जी आपके संगीत की जितनी तारीफ की जाए उतना ही कम है आप बहुत ही अच्छा तबला वादक हैं। क्या बजाते हैं आप 🙏🙏
My first ever interactions with the tabla were through him and his father, the genius Ustad Allah Rakha. For over 20 years that I've known and admired him, this legend has mesmerized, and continues to inspire. I owe so much of my tabla progress to you, Ustad Zakir Hussain!! Thank you, and lots of love
Zakir Hussain has amazing talent and incredible technique. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Ustad Zakir Hussain Tabla Solo performance Berklee!
He is 69 years old. And I am the one who get cramps in fingers after some snapping.
Master class. What we are enjoying is result of life time training, passion and exploration.
Zakir bhai is the greatest tabla player of our times.
What a control of Ustadji's hand over the different types of sound, laya, speed, sweetness, layakari and what not ! The Supreme Power has offered the supremacy to Ustadji of this popular instrument from His contentment against Ustadji's wholeheartedness in Tabla.
Jayatu Indian Tabla.
That was, far and away, the best 9:15 I've spent in the last year. I sincerely thank you for sharing this
I pray God not to drag this great soul into Indian political fights. He is a gift to India and the world.
You just HAVE to stand and applaud his art.
Every time, all the time.
Even if you are listening to this at home. You just can’t help it.
So grateful to have been born in an era where one has had the pleasure and honour to hear him live.
UstaadJi 🙏🏻
Maine ye zakir hussain ka zindagi me pehla video dekha hai, sirf naam suna tha aur Table par pehli thap sunkar hi pata lag gya ki log kyon inhein great kehte hai 🎉
U r d greatest sir...how can sm1 dislike this soulful music...shame kn them
I was there in the show and it was really a dream come true watching ustad zakir hussain live
Ustaaad jii.🙏🙏🙏🙏... I have no words. Only tears. Divine !! Sublime 🔥🔥🔥. Pride of Bharat!!
Unparalleled master of his art.
Maestro at work. God took ample time to create a magician like him who can mesmerize us whenever he wants. Love you Zakir Sir :)
The mathematics of music is resplendent.
The man is a legend !!
Look at his humbleness... Salute to the Maestro!!!
7:10 That pause👏👏🙏🙏 Zakir ji wonderful!!!!
Ustad ji is God gifted person
Insane purely divine 🕊 aura creates when Ustadji plays We are blessed to hear this art of classical music 🙏🏻
Most crazy drummer which I heard forever
Thank you for this video
Just one word to the legendary ikon: Zakir Hussain Guruji 🙏Pronam grand son of Ashu Babu Banaras gharana..
Guruji ...Kya baat Kya baat Kya baat 🙏
That's the sound of Music..covers the entire audible sound spectrum and rhythms!The Master!Awesome!
Now i understand why he is called MASTER❤️
Wow what a rhythm that touches the heart. Zakhir Hussain= Circadian rhythm!!!
A classical musician never can have haters ❤❤ love you and respect you a lot sir!
The great tabla king of India Ustad Zakir Hussain sahab
USTAD ... i bow 1000 times. What a play.!! Awesome
Bow down to this God of tabla🙏
Excellent quality tabla by Haridas Vathkar ji !!!
you were so friendly I had dinner after the concert at RFH with all your family backstage! Wonderful energy and experience 💞 Stay safe, happy and what you are doing with the tabla always? You are the master of tabla and thank you for looking after me ❤
Waiting for his Bharat Ratna
I met with Zakir after his programm in Lucknow with Shivkumar Sharma (and even had coffee with him) about 25 years ago, definitely one of the best tabla player! and then in Montreux with Shakti/John McLaughlin who is my favorite guitarist since my teenage 😍Pls listen to Pt. Lacchu Maharaj from Varanasi, unfortunately passed away 4 years ago, the Wizard of tablas 🥰 and there is another great representative of banaras gharana, Sanju Sahai... if you really love tablas, you must listen to them 🙏
इंडियन क्लासिकल म्यूजिक को सुनने के बाद मन भावुक हो जाता है ।
आप पंडित रविशंकर के सितार सुनिए या जाकिर हुसैन का तबला ।
तब जा कर समझ आता आखिर इन्हें उस्ताद क्यों कहा जाता ।।
There will be only one man who can ever play tabla like this!!
I love the sound of traditional Indian instruments. They sound like something you would listen to when trying to spiritually heal or something.
Wow! He's made a percussion instrument play melodies! Mind blowing!
His ability to control the pitch of the bayan is incredible, and I love how dynamically he plays - he is never simply banging on them. I would love to have seen this whole concert, as I see more tabla and other Indian instruments there.
No words for him... He is god of rhythm... 🙏 and no words define a god!
Zakir sir ko mera koti koti pranam kitna aanand aaya tabla dhun sunne me🥰🥰😍😍😍😍
Have seen him live three times. Magic! Maestro!
Pride of India! Hats off to you Ustaad Ji.
Tabla Guru Pandit Samrat Kakkeri always taught that playing this kaida "Dha Dha Tita Dha Dha Tun Na + Na Na Tita Dha Dha Dhin Na" for practice 1 hour every day, makes a tabla player very strong and able to play anything in tabla solo and accompiment. He taught that this makes the hand very strong.
Nje mrekulli qe vjen nga India. Shum origjinale. Vertet nje kenaqesi ta degjosh.
He is a genius. Very creative artiste. I salute him
Legend is legend,, ustad zakir saab,, love from Pakistan
THIS IS SIMPLY PERFECTION .....!!
What a MASTER of Music !!!!!! Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This guy brings tears to my eyes. MASTER
Words can do no justice to the beauty of this man's playing. But I could try with two that come to mind: Heavenly, Ethereal. 🙏
I have no words honestly, just simply in awe🙏🙏🙏
Brings tears to my eyes to witness this level of greatness.
watching Ustad Zakir is like watching a surfer riding the big waves of music Ocean, amazing and Legendary
Speechless outstanding long life bravo 👏 zakir respect ✊
My god unbelievable .this is the power of true music
He looks so absorbed in his performance.pure bliss ❤
A Very Big Pranam To The Legend 🙏.
Never seen someone playing better Tabla than him.
Excellent work ustad ji 😍❤❤❤
Incredible ustad Zakir❤️
🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Zakhir Sir for this wonderful performance.
☪️❤️🕉️🙏🏻
He is a mathematical genius!!😍😍 My all time favourite 🙏
Legendary 🖤
No words to describe this.. Incredible 👆🙏🙏
One of the greatest talent india ever produced
We love ❤ USTAD Zakir Husain Saheb ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
He is real Ustad of tabla..!
At one point it seemed as if many tablas are being played, this illusion can only be created by Ustad Zakir Hussain.. Awesome.
There’s no more versatile drums than the tabla.
❤😂Fantastic Tabala practice by Shri Jakir Hussain ❤😂
Berklee should pay a tribute to the great Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by recreating some of his qawwalis.....
No words to describe.The feel of God when I connect with him performing.
The best tabla player known on earth!!
Incredible, impossible, immortal and Innumerable .........
It is always honourable to meet a legend
Masha Allah Zakir sahib aap kya mast tabla baja lete hain Allah ki khaas inayat moujood hai aap ke andar.
🇵🇰❤🇵🇰❤
He is wonderful that India ever produced. Proud of India
What an incredible performance by the Ustad!