Which of the following musical instruments is Ustad Zakir Hussain primarily associated with?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Tabla
Zakir Hussain Alla Rakha Qureishi, one of the most accomplished Tabla player in the world was born in Mumbai on 9 March, 1951.The style and mastery over the Tabla seen in his brilliant performances have established him as a genius in the world of percussion both in India and abroad.
Awarded by -
- Padma Shree in 1988.
- Padma Bhushan in 2002.
- National Heritage Fellowship in 1999.
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1991.
- He won his second Grammy during the 51st Grammy Awards for his album ‘Global Drum Project’ under the category, Contemporary World Music Album.
- Kalidas Samman – In 2006.
- Lifetime Achievement Award – In 2012 at Konark Dance & Music Festival, he was honoured with the Guru Gangadhar Pradhan (lifetime achievement) award.