Zakir Hussain: A Life in Music

The stories are quite fascinating but I wish the interview was a more music centred.

My dad loved reading this book, but as I have not read it myself, I can't evaluate the writing. I'm sure Z. Hussain wrote with great wisdom, compassion, and vitality.

This book provides an insight into the personal and professional life of Ustad Zakir Hussain. The question answer format makes it pretty alive.

This book is aimed at the Indian market. Less about Shakti than I hoped. Well written though

Long-awaited, well-conducted interviews with the man himself, lots of Indian music and dance history here.

I will never let this book go outta my sight. Want to read it over and over again. Thank you Author!

I’ve been following Indian classical music for over two decades. I’ve read endlessly about masters, past and present, spoke to some and heard stories from instrument makers about others and their legends. I’m not suggesting I’m an authority on classical music or musicians but this book missed an opportunity to provide an insight into the life and times of a musician who changed the way Indian drummers approach rhythm.Hussain has played to the largest crowds across the world, accompanied the greatest musicians across generations, but rather than get into the heart of his experiences and life, you have paragraphs dedicated to sound engineers Hussain thinks are important. Why anyone would care about the quality of a sound engineer when Hussain studied with Thirakwa Khansaab is beyond me.Personally, I’d have preferred to read more about his experiences: whether he was nervous when performing at the Carnegie Hall with Ali Akbar Khan, Ravi Shankar and his father Allah Rakha Khan, what the stand out concerts were from the 150 odd he does each year, whether there is anything he wishes he learnt from his father he was unable to. There are so many areas this book could’ve explored but was unable to.Ultimately, this biography only scratches the surface, leaving an engaged reader underwhelmed.

If you wanna to study more deep about the life of Zakir Hussain, than read this book.It's my opinion that this book don't tell "HOW TO PLAY TABLA ?"This book tells that"HOW TO PRACTICE TABLA ?"Wanna to know Zakir Hussain more better :-Buy this book now 👉

Got the book today and i have read more than half of it. Zakir Hussain is on of the finest Tabla player and a great man in his personal life. Nasreen Munni Kabir has given full justice to this legendary musician's carrier and his life. A must read for all music lovers.

Loved the book. As quoted by Zakir ji. It's not a how to play tabla book....however it has got great insights about his training , his interaction with different people in his life including Ali Akbar Khan Sahib and other maestro's . His approach to life and music. His relationship with people around him. All of this makes him who he is today.

A modern icon ... a worthy son of a great father and maintains the legacy