Some evenings heal you. Umeed, a tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain , was truly one of them. Being a classical dancer myself, it felt like a deep relief for the soul. The live music, the orchestra, the Kathak footwork, the rhythm and beats , everything came together as a visual and musical treat. It reminded me that classical art is not just something you watch, but something you experience and carry within. Grateful to HCL Concerts for organising such soulful musical evenings and for holding space

Welcome to Maestro Forever, the NCPA's 2-day tribute to Zakir Hussain. 🎼 Concerts In two landmark concerts, over 50 global artistes including John McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan and V. Selvaganesh unite in a gathering unlike any before. 🎶 Recitals From 'Samarpan' and 'Swaranjali' to 'Swararpan' and 'The Legacy Continues', Hindustani classical music takes centre stage, performed by some of the country’s finest artistes. 🗣️ Talks & Conversations Dive into rare perspectives on

There were concerts and then there were the nights when Zakir ji and his closest friends made the stage feel like a living room. 🙌🏼 On this evening, those friends return: John McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan, Louis Banks, Dave Holland, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Ranjit Barot, V. Selvaganesh, Chris Potter and others whose lives intertwined with Zakir ji in rehearsals, green rooms, airports and quiet moments backstage. Joined by Fazal Qureshi, Taufiq Qureshi, Yogesh Samsi, Ojas Adhiya, Giridhar Udupa, Sw