Ash Roy and Ashvin pay special tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain at Kappa CULTR 2025 | WATCH
As the Kappa CULTR music festival came to an end, the audience was treated to a spectacular display of musical brilliance, highlighted by an emotional and powerful tribute to one of the greatest legends of Indian music, Ustad Zakir Hussain. Ash Roy, alongside his long-time collaborator Ashvin Mani aka Calm Chor, brought their unique blend of electronic music to life with a tribute that celebrated the artistry and virtuosity of the tabla maestro.
“I’ve been learning the tabla since I was a child, and Ustad Zakir Hussain has always been my idol,” Ash Roy shared, reflecting on the inspiration behind his tribute. “We (Ash Roy and Ashvin) wanted to start our performance with something special, a sample of Zakir Hussain talking about the essence of performance and the importance of creating a visual canvas through music.” This heartfelt tribute set the tone for their entire set, fusing the iconic tabla bowls of Zakir Hussain with the dynamic, vibrant sounds of modern electronic music.