Zakir Hussain, World-Renowned Tabla Player, Passes Away at 73
In a tragic turn of events, the world has lost a true musical legend. Zakir Hussain, widely regarded as one of the greatest tabla players to ever grace the stage, has passed away at the age of 73.
The Indian classical music icon succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung disease, while under medical care in San Francisco, as confirmed by his grieving family in an official statement.
A recipient of four prestigious Grammy awards and the esteemed Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor, Hussain’s impact on the world of music cannot be overstated.
Born to tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha Khan, Hussain’s talent was evident from a young age. A child prodigy, he astounded audiences with his mesmerizing skills, giving his first public performance at the tender age of seven.
The news of Hussain’s passing has triggered an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from admirers and fellow musicians spanning the globe, a testament to the profound influence he had on the world of music. — BBC
