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 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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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 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 🙏🏻
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.
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 🙏
I'm playing the tablas in my college's indian ensemble so I thought Id watch some videos for pointers and to watch, needless to say i have just been humbled hard.
The sounds he can create are interesting, but I find it even more interesting how he is able to be so care-free and how he can just let loose, even in front of an audience like that.
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 ❤
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 ।।
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...
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 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 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.
Had the privilege to Meet the legend backstage for barely 5 secs ...but it was such a great moment❤️🙏🙏
He doesn't have a gift! He is the gift! Oh my god!
A Legend,The Son of India....Our Zakir Hussain Sir.....Wow Wow Wow!!!!
Unparalleled lightness of touch! The fingers almost float across the tabla
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.
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.
Did anyone noticed at the end of Ustad's performance his eyes was full of tear ...which made me cry 😥😥😥😥😥
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.
Shhhhhhh.........maestro is taking us on a spiritual journey.....close your eyes and flow with the musical stream...........
He is 69 years old. And I am the one who get cramps in fingers after some snapping.
I love the sound of traditional Indian instruments. They sound like something you would listen to when trying to spiritually heal or something.
I have had the honor and privilege to witness this legend twice in my life. Both times reaffirmed spirituality within me.
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.
हुसैन जी आपके संगीत की जितनी तारीफ की जाए उतना ही कम है आप बहुत ही अच्छा तबला वादक हैं। क्या बजाते हैं आप 🙏🙏
Zakir bhai is the greatest tabla player of our times.
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!
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
Unparalleled master of his art.
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
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 🎉
Now i understand why he is called MASTER❤️
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!!
Master class. What we are enjoying is result of life time training, passion and exploration.
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 🙏🏻
The man is a legend !!
Look at his humbleness... Salute to the Maestro!!!
If you know a little about Tabla , You are at the bottom of Earth Core and he is sitting at Everest
Maestro at work. God took ample time to create a magician like him who can mesmerize us whenever he wants. Love you Zakir Sir :)
Zakir Hussain has amazing talent and incredible technique. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Ustad Zakir Hussain Tabla Solo performance Berklee!
That was, far and away, the best 9:15 I've spent in the last year. I sincerely thank you for sharing this
Ustad ji is God gifted person
Insane purely divine 🕊 aura creates when Ustadji plays We are blessed to hear this art of classical music 🙏🏻
watching Ustad Zakir is like watching a surfer riding the big waves of music Ocean, amazing and Legendary
I pray God not to drag this great soul into Indian political fights. He is a gift to India and the world.
Bow down to this God of tabla🙏
The great tabla king of India Ustad Zakir Hussain sahab
The mathematics of music is resplendent.
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.
A classical musician never can have haters ❤❤ love you and respect you a lot sir!
Most crazy drummer which I heard forever
Thank you for this video
He looks so absorbed in his performance.pure bliss ❤
Wow what a rhythm that touches the heart. Zakhir Hussain= Circadian rhythm!!!
No words for him... He is god of rhythm... 🙏 and no words define a god!
7:10 That pause👏👏🙏🙏 Zakir ji wonderful!!!!
That's the sound of Music..covers the entire audible sound spectrum and rhythms!The Master!Awesome!
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 🙏
this guys music is so insanely good
This guy brings tears to my eyes. MASTER
There will be only one man who can ever play tabla like this!!
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 🙏
Zakir sir ko mera koti koti pranam kitna aanand aaya tabla dhun sunne me🥰🥰😍😍😍😍
What a MASTER of Music !!!!!! Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent quality tabla by Haridas Vathkar ji !!!
He is a genius. Very creative artiste. I salute him
Pride of India! Hats off to you Ustaad Ji.
I'm playing the tablas in my college's indian ensemble so I thought Id watch some videos for pointers and to watch, needless to say i have just been humbled hard.
I have no words honestly, just simply in awe🙏🙏🙏
Have seen him live three times. Magic! Maestro!
The sounds he can create are interesting, but I find it even more interesting how he is able to be so care-free and how he can just let loose, even in front of an audience like that.
Wow! He's made a percussion instrument play melodies! Mind blowing!
USTAD ... i bow 1000 times. What a play.!! Awesome
Legend is legend,, ustad zakir saab,, love from Pakistan
Waiting for his Bharat Ratna
Never seen someone playing better Tabla than him.
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. 🙏
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 ❤
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 ।।
Brings tears to my eyes to witness this level of greatness.
My god unbelievable .this is the power of true music
Inner tears.. Come out..... Feel divine ❤
The pitch bends on the left hand bass drum scratch an itch in my brain in the best way
THIS IS SIMPLY PERFECTION .....!!
He gave more expressions in a single video than Salman in his whole Career.😂😂
Speechless outstanding long life bravo 👏 zakir respect ✊
PURE PASSION !!
Legendary 🖤
He is wonderful that India ever produced. Proud of India
Some weeks after this performance Ustad Zakir Hussain came to Kolkata and I got to witness that concert. My life is surely complete.
The legendary performer ❤❤
No words to describe this.. Incredible 👆🙏🙏
Nje mrekulli qe vjen nga India. Shum origjinale. Vertet nje kenaqesi ta degjosh.
A Very Big Pranam To The Legend 🙏.
Extraordinary performance
A maestro.... Pride of 🇮🇳 India.....
No words to describe.The feel of God when I connect with him performing.
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.
He is a mathematical genius!!😍😍 My all time favourite 🙏
Incredible ustad Zakir❤️
Can u just imagine the pain in the fingers during playing tabla. OMG no words for this Man. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Incredible, impossible, immortal and Innumerable .........
Zakir Hussain ji is like my guru, as I am also learning tabla
I listen to this everyday.