Tabla maestro to lead music treat

Zakir Hussain and an ensemble of musicians will perform in the city on December 2

Indian tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain performs with Mandolin player U. Srinivas for the 14th Vasantotsav in Mumbai on February 27, 2014. AFP PHOTO/STR

Music lovers are in for a treat unlike any other as maverick tabla maestro Zakir Hussain comes to town to perform in a concert of epic proportions.

The world renowned maestro will perform in Chowdaiah Memorial Hall on December 2 from 7.30 p.m. onwards.

He will be joined by six musicians in the Masters of Percussion concert. They are sitar player Niladri Kumar, kanjira player Selva Ganesh, American drummer Steve Smith, sarangi player Dilshad Khan, dhol player Deepak Bhat and dholki player Vijay Chavan.

The handpicked ensemble and the magical Zakir Hussain promise to take music lovers on a rhythm trip exploring the nuances of different beats across a wide array of genres.

Tickets are priced at Rs. 2,500, Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 1,000. For details, call 8754512997 or log on to www.bookmyshow.com, www.indianstage.in, www.eventjini.com