Ganesh Rajagopalan

Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

In a small town, a married musician impregnates the maid, leading to disastrous consequences. In the city, a woman works as an extra in the films to raise her boy with the luxuries that she never got.

Tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions.