An All-Star Celebration of Life for Zakir Hussain at Grace Cathedral | KQED
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Zakir Hussain, the celebrated Indian tabla maestro, will be memorialized in a unique concert at Grace Cathedral on Feb. 28, featuring many renowned musicians. Organized by his family, this one-time event aims to pay tribute to Hussain's remarkable impact across various music genres, including bluegrass, jazz, and rock. Proceeds will benefit the Zakir Hussain Institute of Music. The concert reflects his close ties to the Bay Area, where he lived for many years, ensuring a heartfelt homage to his artistic legacy.
His instruments were like the rains, dense sheets of sounds performed like blurs of lightning-fast fingers on small, tuned drums, said Mickey Hart.
The event is not just for fans but also for Hussain’s music industry friends, creating a community celebration of his legacy.
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