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Zakir Hussain

Is Zakir Hussain A-List?

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NoZakir Hussain is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1970C$0.05M

Early Career and Touring

Zakir Hussain starts his career touring and performing with renowned musicians. His net worth is small at this early stage.

1975C$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M

International Recognition Begins

Hussain gains international recognition for his exceptional tabla playing. His net worth gradually increases.

1991B$0.5M+$0.3M

Planet Drum Release

Planet Drum wins a Grammy, significantly boosting his recognition. His net worth increases moderately.

1999B$1.2M+$0.7M

Tabla Beat Science Project

Hussain founds Tabla Beat Science, blending Indian classical with electronica, expanding his audience. He gets more royalties.

2009B$2M+$0.8M

Crosscurrents Project Launched

He starts the crosscurrents project bridging jazz and Indian classical music. It becomes a global phenomenon.

2016B$3M+$1M

Global Music Ambassador

Hussain continues to collaborate with artists from diverse genres, cementing his role as a musical ambassador. His net worth continues to grow.

2026B$5M+$2M

Legacy and Continued Performance

Zakir Hussain continues to perform and teach, preserving and promoting Indian classical music worldwide. His influence remains significant.

Last updated: February 23, 2026