DCist interviewed Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s finest percussionists, in advance of his upcoming performance with the Masters of Percussion.

Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar MeyerWhen musicians come together from disparate musical traditions, the results tend to favor one of two extremes. Either the artists play past one another, without creating a true dialogue, or, in rare instances, the collaboration is a wholly satisfying experience that showcases music as a universal language. Fortunately, The Melody of Rhythm, a project that brings together three of the world’s best in their respective disciplines, falls into the…