Eight Gigs: Zakir Hussain
Wed., Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m., Harris Center for the Arts, $12-$55
Percussionists and drummers alike can rejoice knowing Zakir Hussain’s tour includes a special stop in Folsom. For those who’ve yet to see a live show, expect a diverse, trance-inducing performance. Hussain will be joined by renowned musicians Anantha Krishnan, Sabir Khan, Navin Sharma and Mannargudi Vasudevan. Hussain, well-known for his work with Ravi Shankar, the late George Harrison, Pharoah Sanders, Charles Lloyd and Mickey Hart (to name but a few), is a master of the tabla and recognized in all parts of the globe for kickstarting the world-music genre. 10 College Parkway in Folsom, www.zakirhussain.com.