There are artists who bring people from across the world to their art, and there are artists that take their art across the world. Ustad Zakir Hussain is both. Meet the man that unites the world with his music. Receiver of the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, the prodigious Zakir Hussain is a beacon of light for musicians and percussionists everywhere. He has done a incredible amount of work in music and cinema, with an identical list of awards both for music, and cross-cultural endeavors. If music is worship, the saintly Zakir Hussain commands absolute authority and supremacy on the Tabla. Having gone through intense training to become one of the most sought after percussionists in history, he has expressed his intent to build an educational legacy. Ustad Zakir works intimately with students and connoisseurs of the art across the globe, cultivating the awareness of strong rhythm fundamentals and nurturing a deep understanding of music.