Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain created Grammy history, clinching an extraordinary three awards in a single night. The 72-year-old maestro secured victories in the exhilarating categories of Best Global Music Performance, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and Best Global Music Album. Draped in an exquisite embroidered white kurta, Hussain expressed heartfelt thanks to the academy and fellow musicians, underlining the profound significance of love, music, and harmony. This triumph elevated his total Grammy count to five, aligning him with the legendary Ravi Shankar and maestro Zubin Mehta. A particularly noteworthy win was in the Best Global Music Album category for “This Moment,” the celebrated comeback album of the groundbreaking world-fusion ensemble Shakti. The band’s reunion, featuring Hussain, John McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan, marked a triumphant return after decades. In a spirited acceptance speech, Mahadevan dedicated the award to India, expressing pride and extending gratitude to God, family, and friends. This momentous night not only celebrated Zakir Hussain’s unparalleled artistry but also showcased the continued global recognition of Indian music.
Without harmony, we are nothing: Zakir Hussain wins 3 Grammy awards
