Tribute to Zakir Hussain
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Sat 15 Nov 202520:15 - 22:45Interval 21:15Grote Zaal
Credits
Kala Ramnath violin
Jayanti Kumaresh saraswati veena
Fazal Qureshi tabla
Anantha R. Krishnan mridangam
Zakir Hussain, legendary innovator of Indian music, gained worldwide fame with his dizzying percussion. He collaborated with major stars from classical music, jazz and pop, such as George Harrison and Earth, Wind & Fire. Up to his passing in late 2024, he performed regularly with violinist Kala Ramnath and with Jayanti Kumaresh, who plays the vina (Indian lute). These musicians now pay tribute to Zakir Hussain together with Hussain’s brother, the equally virtuosic Fazal Qureshi.
Violinist Kala Ramnath has composed for the Kronos Quartet and shared the stage with classical violinist Hilary Hahn. She bridges the gaps between diverse musical worlds, much like Zakir Hussain did. Kumaresh is regarded a torchbearer for the vina, India’s national instrument. In a career spanning more than 35 years, she has become one of India’s most legendary vina masters. Mridangam master Anantha R. Krishnan, grandson of Vidwan Shri Palghat R. Raghu, and tabla virtuoso Fazal Qureshi, known for his fusion of jazz and classical music, join the ensemble. Together, they bring Zakir Hussain's musical legacy to life.
In collaboration with Stichting Naad.
