Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away on Sunday, December 15.
Confirming the news of his death, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting wrote on microblogging site X (formerly Twitter): “The world has lost a true musical genius. Zakir Hussain’s contributions to the world of music will be forever appreciated.”
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has confirmed the death of Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain. pic.twitter.com/KuzbfudZpN
— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2024
He was 73 years old.
Hussain’s manager, Nirmala Bachani, said the maestro was battling blood pressure-related problems, according to news agency IANS.
Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As the eldest son of renowned tabla player Allah Rakha, Hussain was naturally drawn to music from an early age.
India’s rhythm has been temporarily suspended today…
With respect.
#ZakirHussain
pic.twitter.com/eknPqw4uKM– anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 15, 2024
UX was flooded with messages of grief as netizens mourned the passing of the legend.
