Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 to pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain's legacy

MahindraPercussion Festival which is returning for its third edition in Bengaluru will pay tribute to the legacy of Late Ustad Zakir Hussain a legend whose musical prowess touched heartsThe festival is set to take place at the Prestige Centre of Performing Arts on March 1 and 2 2025Ustad Zakir Hussain popularised Hindustani classical music putting India on the global map with his innovative and collaborative outlook towards music For two days this event will celebrate the tabla virtuosos spirited rhythms with renowned percussionists honouring his timeless legacy It will echo the sentiments of millions of his admirers worldwide celebrating the fusion of tradition and innovationPercussion music has been an integral part of Indian classical art form for centuries and this festival is a celebration of that culture It aims to bring together performances of homegrown artists as well as artists from around the world through the unifying power of musicDuring the second edition of the festival musicians practising different genres collaborated and weaved a symphony expanding the possibilities of percussion music Be it Viveick Rajagopalan and Anantha R Krishnan the duo from Two Summ introducing their digitalhybrid analogue or the Charu Hariharan quartet playing a blend of classical Indian percussion with contemporary influences the festival saw a blend of distinct worlds of musicSpeaking about the festival Jay Shah Vice President Cultural Outreach Mahindra Group said ldquoThe Mahindra Percussion Festival aims to put percussion on centre stage and explore the multitude of percussive instruments and styles some of which are known and many of which remain relatively unknown In line with all of our Cultural Outreach programs this festival too discovers inspire and celebrates artists and art formsrdquoVG Jairam Founder Hyperlink Brand Solutions producer of the show added ldquoThe Mahindra Percussion Festival celebrates groundbreaking artists who push the boundaries of rhythm and culture Since its inception the festivalrsquos key attraction has been its unique curationmdashevery artist creates an exclusive show showcasing percussion across genres and soundscapes This year we are especially honoured to pay tribute to the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain whose legacy has profoundly shaped the world of music and percussionAlso ReadLata Mangeshkar death anniversary Remembering the Nightingale of India and her contribution to Indian music