Flutist

A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, Zakir Hussain is a national treasure in his home country of India, a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement. A consistently brilliant and exciting performer, Hussain has become one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors, working with the likes of George Harrison, YoYo Ma, Van Morrison, Pharoah Sanders, and many, many more. Here, he performs with eight-generation sarangi master Sabir Khan, who draws from both the hypnotic loops of Sufi music and the rhythms of Indian classical dance, and Debopriya Chatterjee, the Indian Hindustani bansuri player trained in both Indian and Western classical music, and best known for being one of the illustrious “Flute Sisters” with her sibling Suchismita.

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Zakir Hussain (tabla) with Sabir Khan (sarangi) and Debopriya Chatterjee (bansuri)

McCarter Theatre Center

Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain is proud to present TISRA (three) with two of India’s finest young musicians: Sabir Khan and Debopriya Chatterjee. This trio includes tabla (drum), sarangi (strings), and bansuri (bamboo flute), a combination not often heard on the classical stage. Sarangi and bansuri, both folk instruments, have roots in ancient India and its mythology. TISRA showcases rich folk and classical traditions: the musical influence of Rajasthani nomads has been heard far beyond the borders of India, and Uttar Pradesh incorporated folk music forms of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet into its music. This colorful mix, combined with Indian classical music and the rich rhythm repertoire of Punjab, makes for a compelling and unique ensemble.

Debopriya Chatterjee

Flutist

Events

Past events

Apr 12, 2024

Zakir Hussain (tabla) with Sabir Khan (sarangi) and Debopriya Chatterjee (bansuri) · McCarter Theatre Center

Apr 2, 2024

Tisra: Zakir Hussain Trio with Debopriya Chatterjee and Sabir Khan · Savannah Music Festival

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