On March 9, 1951, a legendary artist was born, whose magical fingers danced effortlessly on the tabla. This is none other than the greatest percussionist of Hindustani classical music and four-time Grammy Award winner, Zakir Hussain, the eldest son of tabla maestro Alla Rakha. His unparalleled talent and dedication to his craft have made him a true icon in the world of music, mesmerizing audiences globally with his performances. On March 9, 2025, a tribute to Ustad will be paid by a number of renowned musicians including Rishabh Guttal, Srivatsan Iyer, Sandeep Sira, and Prafulla Athalye.