As we remember Zakir Hussain, globally regarded as the ambassador of Indian classical music and credited with bringing the tabla to the world stage as a solo instrument, we recognize the profound impact he had on those he taught. One such disciple, tabla maestro Aditya Kalyanpur, who was trained by both Ustad Allah Rakha and Zakir Hussain, shares his personal experiences of learning from and performing alongside the legendary Zakir Hussain