“Virtuosity that is barely to be believed”
—Washington Post 

Longtime Washington Performing Arts audience favorite Zakir Hussain is the “indisputable tabla maestro” (Gramophone): an artist who has not only taken his instrument to its limits within its original discipline, Indian classical music, but who has vastly expanded the presence of both his instrument and musical heritage within other genres—including jazz, rock, and Irish and American folk music. In his Home Delivery Plus set on the Strathmore stage, leads his ensemble in a musical exploration of “The Story of the Tabla,” from the drum’s origins to its leading-edge expressions. The package also includes a Linger Longer “listening party,” in which Hussain shares and discusses some of his own works as well as recordings by other artists who have influenced his life and art. 

Featuring a Headline Artist performance plus: 

Soundcheck: (Video) Last summer, as part of our initial Home Delivery programming, we had the chance to sit down with Zakir Hussain to ask him a few burning questions for our A Night In series. Watch our Q&A, in which we both touch on broad topics and get in the weeds on music theory with the maestro.

Linger Longer: “Zakir Hussain Listening Party,” in which the maestro plays and discusses some of his own works as well as recordings by other artists who have influenced his life and art. See Soundcheck below for a Spotify playlist containing the recordings Zakir Hussain has picked to discuss.

Single-Event Price: $25
Student Price: $4 (with free Gateway Student Ticket Program registration)

Please Note: Sales for each Home Delivery Plus event conclude at 10PM ET on the final night of the streaming period. Patrons who have already purchased tickets can login and watch the stream until 11:59PM ET on the final night.

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