Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away in San Francisco, USA. His family has confirmed the sad news and shared that he “passed away peacefully” on December 16. As per reports, he has been in the hospital for over two weeks and has been critical since Sunday night. Condolences and heartfelt tributes poured all over social media after his demise was announced.
Legendary Zakir Hussain Passes Away
Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in the United States. After much speculation, the tabla virtuoso’s family released a statement to confirm the news. According to NDTV, due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the 4-time Grammy winner lost his life. As per reports, he passed away after the ventilation machine was switched off at 4 PM (San Francisco time).
In the statement released by the family, they said, “He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come.”
Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, to renowned tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha. He started playing tabla at the young age of seven. Over the decades, has worked with many famous international and Indian artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart, and George Harrison. He was awarded with Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
Condolences Pour In For The Tabla Maestro
Since the news of Zakir Hussain’s demise broke out, condolences have been pouring in for the legendary tabla master. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his condolences to the family and remember his “iconic performances and soulful compositions.” Many celebrities also shared their tributes on social media.
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Zakir Hussain left a legacy behind that that the nation can never forget. We lost a gem today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace, sir!
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