Ustad Zakir Hussain: I cannot thank social media enough
Hindustan TimesHe is 73, but still considers himself “a student”. The tabla meastro returned from a Europe tour with his band Shakti two days ago and immediately took the stage up for a show in Mumbai, followed by a detailed discussion on his latest collaboration with the Symphony Orchestra of India for a triple concerto that will be held at the National Centre for Performing Arts soon, which will see him alongside flautist Rakesh Chaurasia and sitar player Niladri Kumar. Seeing that urge and addiction is something that’s inspired me too,” says Hussain, who kept his fans updated about his whereabouts through social media while touring Europe. Ustad Zakir Hussain A strong believer in the power of social media, he shares, “I cannot thank social media enough. Sharing how a normal day in the life of Ustad Zakir Hussain looks like, he shares, “I read a lot and enjoy hiking.