Zakir Hussain was an institution in himself: Amjad Ali Khan
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Zakir Hussain was an institution in himself: Amjad Ali Khan

Hindustan Times  

Words are not enough, nor can they ever fully express the profound sorrow that fills my heart with the loss of Zakir Bhai. Ustad Zakir Hussain was not just a maestro of the tabla; he was a phenomenon, a living legend whose presence in the world of music transcended boundaries. Zakir Bhai’s tabla playing was not just about technique; it was a language that spoke directly to the soul. From the first time I heard him play, I knew Zakir Bhai was not just a talented tabla player; he was a prodigy, a force of nature whose music would shape the future of Indian classical music. Zakir Bhai’s devotion to music was unmatched, but it was his character, his humility, and his grace that made him a truly extraordinary human being.

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Zakir Hussain a transformative force in world of global music: Taufiq Qureshi
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Zakir Hussain a transformative force in world of global music: Taufiq Qureshi

Hindustan Times  

“We don’t keep large vessels at home for daily use to cook for 100 people, just as we don’t always have the vocabulary for moments like these,” poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar remarked, his words resonating deeply with the audience gathered at Mumbai’s Shanmukhananda Auditorium. Mumbai, India - Dec. 27, 2024: Late Ustad Zakir Hussain prayer meeting in his family members pay …

Goodbye, Zakir bhai. You will forever remain our guiding light
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Goodbye, Zakir bhai. You will forever remain our guiding light

The Hindu  

The master-percussionist made the tabla his own in a way that the modest drum set meticulously followed his instructions and was ever willing to roll out his experiments. Zakir bhai pulled us out of our allotted space behind the main artistes in a kutcheri and placed us alongside international stars in cross-genre ensembles. Two years later, I was part of …

Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, drummer Anandan Sivamani pays tribute at final tites | WATCH
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Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, drummer Anandan Sivamani pays tribute at final tites | WATCH

India TV News  

New York: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was laid to rest in San Francisco on Thursday. Hussain, the son of the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha, revolutionised the instrument, taking it beyond the limits of classical music to other forms, including jazz and Western classical. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the global music community," the PM wrote on …

Zakir Hussain: Legacy of a Global Music Revolutionary
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Zakir Hussain: Legacy of a Global Music Revolutionary

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 18, 2024 14:46 IST - 12 MINS READ A musical titan bowed out too early. Son of the legendary tabla player Allarakha, who was internationally famous for his partnership with the sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, Zakir grew up with the music of some of the greatest exponents of Indian classical music. If Allarakha, along with his two …

Ustad Zakir Hussain's last concert, Shakti's big loss – music fam and friends pay homage to the late tabla legend
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain's last concert, Shakti's big loss – music fam and friends pay homage to the late tabla legend

Hindustan Times  

After being hospitalised for over a month, and in the ICU for two weeks, Ustad Zakir Hussain died in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family confirmed on Monday. This is a personal loss for me.” Rakesh Chaurasia Ustad Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia “As a kid, I would watch Zakir bhai play with Pandit …

Zakir Hussain: The tabla maestro who almost played cricket
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zakir Hussain: The tabla maestro who almost played cricket

India Today  

Zakir Hussain's journey to becoming a world-renowned tabla virtuoso is one of passion, sacrifice, and a love for cricket that nearly diverted him from his true calling. Here's a little known story of how cricket dominated Zakir Hussain's dream in his childhood. Zakir recalls a pivotal moment when his father, concerned that his son's budding cricket career might harm his …

Zakir Hussain: A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zakir Hussain: A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos

The Hindu  

A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos, Ustad Zakir Hussain blazed a trail when he carved evocative stories out of the percussive sound of the humble drum set creating music to bind a fractious world in harmony. By 19, Mr. Hussain was teaching at the University of Washington before joining Ustad Ali Akbar Khan’s music college in San Francisco where …

Ustad Zakir Hussain’s ’devout Muslim’ father, a Saraswati devotee, refused to chant Islamic prayer for his son
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain’s ’devout Muslim’ father, a Saraswati devotee, refused to chant Islamic prayer for his son

Live Mint  

The late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain once shared a fascinating story about his father, Ustad Alla Rakha, and his unique way of worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and music. Zakir mentioned that his father, a devout Muslim, considered his rhythms as prayers, saying, “I am a devotee of Goddess Saraswati and Lord Ganesh.” Zakir further shared how his …

Zakir Hussain — The Last Beat Of A Timeless Maestro
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zakir Hussain — The Last Beat Of A Timeless Maestro

ABP News  

Zakir Hussain’s departure does not mark an irreparable loss, for his greatest creations had long been gifted to the world, etched in the timeless grooves of rhythm and melody. The same legendary vocalists and instrumentalists who once sought Ustad Alla Rakha’s accompaniment began to turn to Zakir Hussain with the same reverence. His Tabla Was His Prayer What made Zakir …

Zakir Hussain (1951-2024): Who will teach the tablas to laugh again?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zakir Hussain (1951-2024): Who will teach the tablas to laugh again?

Live Mint  

There are musicians, there are magicians, and then there is Ustad Zakir Hussain—a man with hands so incredible that he could, quite frankly, have been either, but chose, with infinite grace, to be both. To watch Hussain play the tabla was to believe in miracles: he seemed, always, in conversation with the instrument, his fingers squeezing out an unexpected question, …

Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussain’s death
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussain’s death

The Hindu  

Several leaders from Maharashtra condoled the death of table maestro Zakir Hussain in a hospital in San Francisco on Monday morning. “The passing away of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the talented musician and tabla player who spread the rich treasure of Indian classical music across the oceans with both hands, is a loss to the entire musical world,” he said. “Hussain …

When Ustad Zakir Hussain wanted to run away from home; 'I wanted to wear jeans, wanted to make a million dollars'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

When Ustad Zakir Hussain wanted to run away from home; 'I wanted to wear jeans, wanted to make a million dollars'

Hindustan Times  

With the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the world bids farewell to a maestro who redefined the tabla and brought Indian classical music to global prominence. Zakir Hussain's mother did not want him to pursue music In a candid 1998 interview with Simi Garewal, Zakir Hussain revealed that his mother, Bavi Begum, had envisioned a different path for him—one away …

Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s most transcendent musicians, …

Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor remember musical legend Zakir Hussain
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor remember musical legend Zakir Hussain

The Hindu  

Sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan, sarangi exponent Kamal Sabri as well as film stars Akshay Kumar and Kamal Haasan paid rich tributes to Zakir Hussain, calling the tabla maestro a "phenomenon" and "one of the most loved Indian musician in the world". Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/a5TWDMymfZ — Akshay Kumar December 16, 2024 Sabri called Hussain's death a "great loss" to …

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Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who had been hospitalised for two weeks, passed away in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday. In a career spanning over six decades, Zakir Hussain received numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards, three of which he won at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year. Below is a glimpse of the accolades bestowed upon …

Zakir Hussain Death: Legendary Tabla Maestro Passes Away, Big Loss For Industry
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Zakir Hussain Death: Legendary Tabla Maestro Passes Away, Big Loss For Industry

ABP News  

Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco, USA. Zakir Hussain, widely regarded as one of the greatest tabla players of all time, was known for his unparalleled skill, creativity, and contribution to Indian classical music. Over the course of his illustrious career, Zakir Hussain received numerous accolades for his exceptional talent and …

Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar condole Zakir Hussain's death: ‘Unmatched maestro, immeasurable loss’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar condole Zakir Hussain's death: ‘Unmatched maestro, immeasurable loss’

Hindustan Times  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's death has not only shocked the music community but also left film celebrities emotional. Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar, Hansal Mehta and Dia Mirza, among others, condoled his death, taking to their social media platforms. Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, and Akshay Kumar dedicated posts to Zakir Hussain. Akshay Kumar, Hansal Mehta also share …

When Alla Rakha Recited Tabla Rhythms Instead Of Prayers Into Baby Zakir Hussain's Ears
3 weeks, 5 days ago

When Alla Rakha Recited Tabla Rhythms Instead Of Prayers Into Baby Zakir Hussain's Ears

ABP News  

Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument’s rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers. Mumbai-born Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family said on Monday. Alla …

Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global

New Indian Express  

Shakti disbanded in 1978 after a five-year run that included three albums. However, the group reformed in 1998 with original members Hussain and McLaughlin, joined by stalwarts like the late Mandolin U. Srinivas, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, and percussionist V. Selvaganesh. Eight years ago, Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the …

Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global

New Indian Express  

Shakti disbanded in 1978 after a five-year run that included three albums. However, the group reformed in 1998 with original members Hussain and McLaughlin, joined by stalwarts like the late Mandolin U. Srinivas, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, and percussionist V. Selvaganesh. Eight years ago, Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the …

Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global

New Indian Express  

Shakti disbanded in 1978 after a five-year run that included three albums. However, the group reformed in 1998 with original members Hussain and McLaughlin, joined by stalwarts like the late Mandolin U. Srinivas, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, and percussionist V. Selvaganesh. Eight years ago, Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the …

Zakir Hussain Death: Condolences Pour In
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Zakir Hussain Death: Condolences Pour In

Deccan Chronicle  

The demise of Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, Padma Vibhushan awardee, has left the music world and his countless admirers in profound grief, with tributes and condolences pouring in from across the globe. 🙏💔#zakirhussain #RIP pic.twitter.com/eF79mMDw0a — Anup Jalota December 15, 2024 Throughout his career, Ustad Zakir Hussain collaborated with some of the most iconic names in both traditional …

'Zakir Hussain Critical, Still Alive': Table Maestro's Family Dismisses Reports Of His Death
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Zakir Hussain Critical, Still Alive': Table Maestro's Family Dismisses Reports Of His Death

ABP News  

Zakir Hussain Death: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is in critical condition and admitted in ICU at a US hospital, his family has confirmed to ABP News amid reports of his death. He is still alive," Zakir Hussain's sister Khurshid Aulia told ABP News dismissing reports of the demise of the tabla maestro. Legendary tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain was admitted to …

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73

NPR  

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73 toggle caption Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty Images Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain — who united musicians from diverse cultures and by doing so, shaped modern world music — died on Sunday in San Francisco. Sponsor Message He defied genres and collaborated with an impressive range of musicians, including jazz …

A wah moment in Zakir Hussain’s travels in taal
11 months ago

A wah moment in Zakir Hussain’s travels in taal

Hindustan Times  

While presenting Pashto before an Oregon audience a few months ago, Ustad Zakir Hussain said, “This is a song presented as a British military tune in the northwestern frontier province of India by the marching soldiers and Indian musicians together.” Pashto got the Grammy 2024 award for the best global performance. The foundations of Zakir Hussain lie in Indian classical …

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