Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 Celebrates The Rich Legacy of Late Ustad Zakir Hussain

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Entertainment | January 31, 2025 | News

Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 Ustad Zakir Hussain

After two successful editions, the third Mahindra Percussion Festival promises to be even bigger and more spectacular. The Mahindra Group has been at the forefront of preserving India's rich musical heritage and promoting ancient traditions. This year's festival will continue to celebrate the power of percussion and push the boundaries of musical excellence.

Taking place on March 1 and 2, 2025, at the Prestige Centre of Performing Arts, the event will honor the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain, a pioneer in Indian classical music. Ustad Zakir Hussain, a Padma Vibhushan and Grammy-winning artist, popularized Hindustani music globally and played a key role in blending different musical styles. His legacy of innovation and collaboration will be a key theme of the festival.

The Mahindra Percussion Festival brings together artists from around the world, celebrating rhythm and culture while promoting inclusivity and cross-cultural exchange. This two-day event will honor Ustad Zakir Hussain’s contributions to global music and his belief in the power of music to bring peace and unity. The festival will showcase diverse performances that reflect his genre-defying collaborations, celebrating both tradition and innovation.

Jay Shah, Vice President - Cultural Outreach, Mahindra Group said, “The Mahindra Percussion Festival aims to put Percussion on centre stage and explores 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, inspires, and celebrates artists and art forms.”

VG Jairam, Founder, Hyperlink Brand Solutions said, “The Mahindra Percussion Festival celebrates groundbreaking artists who push the boundaries of rhythm and culture. Since its inception, the festival’s key attraction has been its unique curation—every 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 percussion.”