Why is music important to the world?

SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Zakir Hussain

At a SFJAZZ Family Matinee back in October, a kid asked SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Zakir Hussain: "Why is music important to the world?"

Zakir offered a profound response — a must watch!

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Zakir Hussain: On getting into jazz

Tabla master Zakir Hussain reflects on his first encounter with jazz in India, his first collaborations with American jazz artists in the Bay Area, and the similarities between jazz and Indian classical music. A 2014-15 Resident Artistic Director, Zakir Hussain presents two unique weeks of programming at the SFJAZZ Center. Check out what's coming up.