GUWAHATI: Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, breathed his last on December 15. Reports state that he passed away in a hospital in the USA after spending two weeks in the ICU due to heart and lung complications. He was 73.
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Condolences have been pouring in on social media, with fans and personalities alike honouring his legacy.
Taking to X, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia wrote, "The of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations. This clip defines how we will remember him, and celebrate his legacy. The sound & vibrations of his rhythm will echo in our hearts forever. My deepest condolences to his family, fans and loved ones. Om Shanti."
"The world falls silent as the tabla loses its maestro. Ustad Zakir Hussain, a rhythmic genius who brought the soul of India to global stages, has left us. I was privileged to know him because of his connection with HMV and hear him perform at our home. His beats will echo eternally," tweeted industrialist Harsh Goenka.
The of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations.
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) December 15, 2024
This clip defines how we will remember him, and celebrate his legacy. The sound & vibrations of his rhythm will echo in our hearts forever.
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Ustad Zakir Hussain was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023 by the Government of India. In 2009, he won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album for his collaborative album Global Drum Project with Mickey Hart and Giovanni Hidalgo.
