It is said that Hussain’s father Ustad Allah Rakha would whisper various tabla beats into his son’s ears while he was asleep.

The 73-year-old legendary musician, son of the iconic tabla virtuoso Ustad Allah Rakha, has been unwell for a while, which is why some of his upcoming concerts were also called off.

Hussain was the son of legendary Tabla player, Ustad Alla Rakha alias Abbaji. In an interview, Hussain revealed how his father whispered a prayer in his ear when he was born.

Hussain, son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, is a renowned musician and five-time Grammy Award winner. ... "Ustad Zakir Hussain, Tabla player, percussionist, composer, ...