Viram Jasani
Birth nameViram Jasani
Born1945
Nairobi, Kenya
GenresIndian classical music
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Tabla, sitar
Years active1963–present
LabelsLimelight Records, Saydisc

Viram Jasani (born 1945) is a Kenyan-born Indian sitar and tabla composer and musician. He is best known for playing tabla drums on the song "Black Mountain Side" from Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut album.[1] He was awarded an honorary degree from the University of York in March 2007.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Fast, Susan (2001). In the Houses of the Holy: Led Zeppelin and the Power of Rock Music. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 75. ISBN 0-19-511756-5.
  2. ^ "Honorary Graduates" (PDF). University of York. 13 March 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2020.

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