In this book , through in depth conversation, Nasreen Munni Kabir takes readers through Zakir Hussain's life and memories working with a host of legendary musicians, including Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Ustad Vilayat khan. Zakir Hussain: A life in Music is a brilliant introduction to the life and times of a revered role model and visionary world musician.