U-zhaan is a Japanese tabla player known for blending traditional Indian
percussion with contemporary music. Trained under legendary tabla masters Zakir
Hussain and Anindo Chatterjee, U-zhaan has become one of Japan’s most prominent
tabla artists. He has collaborated with a wide range of musicians including
Ringo Sheena, Akiko Yano, Kururi, Taro Hakase, and Tetsuya Komuro. In 2014, he
released his solo album Tabla Rock Mountain, featuring contributions from
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Cornelius, and Hanaregumi. U-zhaan is also known for his
conceptual projects, such as Chilla: 40 Days Drum...