Guitarist

The collaboration of instrumental legends John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain that defined the idea of “global fusion” in the mid-1970s celebrates 50 years and the new album This Moment with this historic performance at Davies Symphony Hall.

With a name translated from Hindi as “power,” Shakti came together after the dissolution of the first iteration of guitarist and Miles Davis alumnus McLaughlin’s trailblazing jazz fusion collective Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1973, with the concept to explore the intersection of jazz improvisation and Indian classical music.

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Shakti

Davies Symphony Hall

Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour with John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain & Béla Fleck

Keswick Theatre

Trilok Gurtu is renowned internationally as a fearlessly individual percussionist and composer, drawing inspiration from his deep engagement in his native Indian traditions as well as Western influences to create music that is at once melodically intricate and dynamically engaging.

John McLaughlin

Guitarist

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 29, 2025

Trilok Gurtu: 21 Spices · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Past events

Sep 9, 2023

Shakti · San Francisco Jazz

Aug 22, 2023

Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour with John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain & Béla Fleck · Blue Note New York

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