Tabla maestro Zakir Husain passes away in year that saw him win three Grammys
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Tabla maestro Zakir Husain passes away in year that saw him win three Grammys

New Indian Express  

The great Table maestro Zakir Hussain has been robbed from our midst at the fag end of the year in which he became the first Indian to win three Grammy awards. Zakir Hussain won Grammys for Best Global Music Performance for the song "Pashto", Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Global Music Album at the Premier Music Awards earlier this year making history history as the first Indian to win three Grammys in a single night. He explained that a tabla player must always be a "subordinate" when performing alongside a classical musician or singer. His collaborations with global artists, including George Harrison, John Handy, Van Morrison, and the pop group Earth, Wind & Fire, helped bring the tabla to international audiences.

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Zakir Hussain: Legacy of a Global Music Revolutionary
5 days, 10 hours ago

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 …

Zakir Hussain Obituary: His Tabla Is Silent, But The Rhythm Lives On — A Dancer's Tribute To The Maestro
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Zakir Hussain Obituary: His Tabla Is Silent, But The Rhythm Lives On — A Dancer's Tribute To The Maestro

ABP News  

For those of us who grew up in the '80s and '90s, Ustad Zakir Hussain was not just a name — he was a heartbeat, a rhythm that resonated through every corner of our lives. OPINION | Zakir Hussain — The Last Beat Of A Timeless Maestro A True Ambassador Of Indian Classical Music His artistry wasn’t confined to the …

AR Rahman shares he, Zakir Hussain planned an album together: ‘I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much…’
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AR Rahman shares he, Zakir Hussain planned an album together: ‘I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much…’

Hindustan Times  

The death of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has shocked the entire country. May his family and his countless students worldwide find the strength to bear this immense loss #ZakirHussain.” Zakir, who had been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, was a towering figure in Indian classical music and one of the most recognized percussionists worldwide. Taking …

Zakir Hussain: The tabla maestro who almost played cricket
6 days, 19 hours 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 …

DC Edit | Zakir Hussain’s grand musical legacy
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DC Edit | Zakir Hussain’s grand musical legacy

Deccan Chronicle  

As news about the legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain flitted between hope and despair, prompting prayers and tributes, what stood out was how everyone began recalling his music as a divine force that would see it defy human mortality. The emptiness of the unfillable void left by the pioneer of fusion music will feel crushing with relief coming in the …

Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73
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Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73

Hindustan Times  

Tabla maestro and internationally acclaimed musician Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died in a San Francisco hospital on Sunday following multiple health issues including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, blurred global boundaries with his deep knowledge of music and immaculate sense of performance. “It was the nation’s good fortune that Zakirbhai chose the tabla,” said Mandar Karnik, a tabla player and an ardent …

Ustad, on & off the stage
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Ustad, on & off the stage

Hindustan Times  

An angelic presence has gone from our lives and I am grappling with that loss. People say Zakir carried forward the legacy of his illustrious father, Ustad Allahrakha Khan saab but I believe he did much more than that — he elevated tabla-playing to heights never scaled before. And though Zakir occasionally bunked school to watch a movie or play …

With Zakir Hussain, tabla started on its solo journey
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With Zakir Hussain, tabla started on its solo journey

Hindustan Times  

A baba came to Ustad Alla Rakha’s house the day his wife delivered their first son. Upon hearing of Hussain passing away, I was reminded of a tribute by American drummer-musician Dave Grohl to John Bonham, one of western percussion’s all-time greats: “John Bonham played the drums like someone who didn’t know what was going to happen next — like …

Zakir Hussain — The Last Beat Of A Timeless Maestro
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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 …

‘Like Tendulkar is for cricket, Zakir Hussain was for classical music’: Late maestro’s Wah Taj student Aditya Kalyanpur
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‘Like Tendulkar is for cricket, Zakir Hussain was for classical music’: Late maestro’s Wah Taj student Aditya Kalyanpur

Hindustan Times  

The world of Indian classical music mourns the loss of an unparalleled maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away earlier today. He was an institution, a guiding light, someone we all looked up to not just for his music but for the kind of human being he was.” Aditya fondly recalled the day he first met the maestro on the …

Zakir Hussain, renowned tabla player, dies at 73 | A life in pictures
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Zakir Hussain, renowned tabla player, dies at 73 | A life in pictures

The Hindu  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. India's tabla maestro Zakir Hussain plays tabla during a cultural programme in the eastern Indian city of Patna on December 19, 2008. Carnatic vocal maestro Shankar Mahadevan with Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, Mandolin Vidwan U. Shrinivas, Guitarist John Mclaughlin and Kanjira wizard V. …

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

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to iconic tabla player Zakir Hussain, saying he will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionised the world of Indian classical music. Expressing grief at his death, Modi said he brought tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unparalleled rhythm. Through this, he seamlessly blended Indian classical …

Ustad Zakir Hussain: How he popularised tabla and transcended musical boundaries
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Ustad Zakir Hussain: How he popularised tabla and transcended musical boundaries

Hindustan Times  

Tabla maestro and internationally acclaimed musician Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away in a San Francisco hospital on Sunday following multiple health issues, blurred global boundaries with his deep knowledge of music and immaculate sense of performance. The eldest son of Ustad Allah Rakha, Ustad Zakir Hussain was seven when he performed at a public concert in Bombay, and by …

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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, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73
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Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI — Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 The Indian classical music icon died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said in …

Ustad Zakir Hussain tribute: Tabla loses its vibrant voice
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Ustad Zakir Hussain tribute: Tabla loses its vibrant voice

The Hindu  

The tabla fell silent as Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest global ambassadors of Indian classical music, passed away on Monday after a brief illness in San Francisco, California. FOLLOW: Zakir Hussain death LIVE updates - December 16, 2024 Like his carefully designed free-flowing style, the versatile artist would execute complex rhythms, intricate patterns, and nuanced dynamics and then …

Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain Dies: Grammy Winner, Global Music Pioneer Was 73
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Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain Dies: Grammy Winner, Global Music Pioneer Was 73

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 16, 2024 08:19 IST - 5 MINS READ His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. “The mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it’s not Indian music or that music, so when I actually started working with musicians …

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73

Deccan Chronicle  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement. "He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come," the statement read.In …

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain dies at 73 from pulmonary fibrosis, confirms family
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Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain dies at 73 from pulmonary fibrosis, confirms family

Live Mint  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. In his career spanning six decades, the musician worked with several renowned international and Indian artistes, but it was his 1973 musical project with English guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar, and percussionist TH 'Vikku' Vinayakram that brought together Indian classical and elements of …

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away Aged 73, Confirms Family
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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away Aged 73, Confirms Family

ABP News  

Zakir Hussain: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco at the age of 73, his family has confirmed. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," Hussain's family said. Zakir Hussain Won Three Grammy Awards In 2024 Hussain has received four Grammy Awards in his …

When Zakir Hussain shared he didn't think he was the best in his field: ‘I can name at least 15 tabla players…’
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When Zakir Hussain shared he didn't think he was the best in his field: ‘I can name at least 15 tabla players…’

Hindustan Times  

When Zakir spoke about himself Over a decade ago, in 2013, Zakir, who had achieved the biggest laurels and performed around the world, was asked about his priorities. Just be a good student, and you’ll get by just fine.’ When I talk to John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana, they all say, ‘We’re looking for more'." Zakir, just a decade ago, …

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso, dies at 73, tributes pour in
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Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso, dies at 73, tributes pour in

Hindustan Times  

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family confirmed on Monday. Meanwhile, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan described the tabla maestro a "beacon of India's rich musical heritage and a true custodian of classical traditions". "Ustad Zakir Hussain was instrumental in popularising Indian …

Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth: How much did tabla maestro earn per concert?
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Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth: How much did tabla maestro earn per concert?

India Today  

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73 in San Francisco, USA, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. EARLY LIFE AND CAREER Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Allah Rakha. NET WORTH AND EARNINGS Ustad Zakir Hussain’s musical career earned …

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73
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Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

CNN  

New Delhi — Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. The Indian classical music icon died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said in a statement. Hussain was the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair …

Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73
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Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73

Al Jazeera  

Tabla player brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with greats like former Beatle George Harrison. Legendary Indian musician Zakir Hussain, considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, has died. By 18, he was winning international acclaim for his dazzling solo performances, going on to collaborate with musical giants like former Beatle George Harrison, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd …

'Wah Ustaad Wah!': US Embassy's heartfelt video tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain
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'Wah Ustaad Wah!': US Embassy's heartfelt video tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain

India TV News  

In a heartfelt tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who breathed his last in a hospital in San Francisco, US, on Monday, the US Embassy in India said Zakir was a true maestro who touched millions of hearts worldwide. We pay our tributes to Ustad Zakir Hussain, a true maestro who touched millions of hearts worldwide with this special video …

Ustad Zakir Hussain: The rhythm of a lifetime silenced, but his legacy beats on
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Ustad Zakir Hussain: The rhythm of a lifetime silenced, but his legacy beats on

New Indian Express  

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who was being treated for serious ailments in a San Francisco hospital in the US, has passed away. The eldest son of Ustad Alla Rakha, who frequently accompanied sitar legend Ravi Shankar on the tabla, Zakir Hussain was one of the second-generation crossover Indian artistes whose play, sound, and stage presence were electric, and who …

'Rhythmic soul, man who made tabla sexy': Tributes pour in for music maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain
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'Rhythmic soul, man who made tabla sexy': Tributes pour in for music maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain

New Indian Express  

He added that Zakir Hussain was a "treasure trove of skill and knowledge" who encouraged the entire music community through his collaborations and actions. In a career spanning six decades, Hussain collaborated with some of the most renowned international artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart, George Harrison, and the pop group Earth, Wind & …

Zakir Hussain, Grammy-winning tabla player and classical Indian composer, dies at 73
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Zakir Hussain, Grammy-winning tabla player and classical Indian composer, dies at 73

LA Times  

Zakir Hussain, an internationally acclaimed tabla player and composer, has died at age 73. Zakir Hussain, an internationally renowned tabla player and composer who helped integrate Indian classical sound into Western music, has died at age 73. Lauded as “the greatest tabla player of his generation,” the statement said, Hussain throughout his decades-long career aimed to blend musical genres and …

'Zakir Hussain Critical, Still Alive': Table Maestro's Family Dismisses Reports Of His Death
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'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 hospitalised in the US due to heart-related issue, family seeks prayers for recovery
1 week, 1 day ago

Zakir Hussain hospitalised in the US due to heart-related issue, family seeks prayers for recovery

Hindustan Times  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been hospitalised in a hospital in the US and is being treated for 'serious' health ailments. Zakir Hussain hospitalised According to a report published by PTI, Zakir has been admitted to the ICU. More about Zakir Hussain Zakir Hussain is India’s most famous tabla player. Born to tabla maestro, Alla Rakha and Bavi Begum in …

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in critical condition; admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in critical condition; admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. The 73-year-old US-based musician, who has taken the tabla to the global stage, had been having blood pressure issues, added Hussain's manager Nirmala Bachani. "He has been admitted to a …

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain hospitalised in US for heart-related issues
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain hospitalised in US for heart-related issues

India Today  

Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been hospitalised in San Francisco, USA after experiencing heart-related problems. Rakesh Chaurasia, the renowned flautist and Zakir Hussain's close friend, informed news agency PTI about his friend's condition on Sunday. The source said, "He has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco for a heart related problem for the last week." Hussain, celebrated …

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to ICU in San Francisco with heart problems

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. The 73-year-old US-based musician, who has taken the tabla to the global stage, had been having blood pressure issues, added Hussain's manager Nirmala Bachani. "He has been admitted to a …

A wah moment in Zakir Hussain’s travels in taal
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Without harmony, we are nothing: Zakir Hussain wins 3 Grammy awards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Without harmony, we are nothing: Zakir Hussain wins 3 Grammy awards

Hindustan Times  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain made history at the 66th Grammy Awards on Monday, becoming the first Indian to win three trophies in a single night. The 72-year-old was among the winners in the Best Global Music Performance, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Global Music Album categories. Without love, without music, without harmony, we are nothing.” Hussain’s second Grammy of …

Without harmony, we are nothing: Zakir Hussain wins 3 Grammy awards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Without harmony, we are nothing: Zakir Hussain wins 3 Grammy awards

Hindustan Times  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain made history at the Grammy Awards on Monday, becoming the first Indian to win three of these trophies in a single night. The 72-year-old was among the winners in the Best Global Music Performance, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Global Music Album categories. Thank you all,” Hussain, dressed in an embroidered white kurta, said as …

India shines at Grammy Awards as Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain win laurels
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India shines at Grammy Awards as Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain win laurels

Hindustan Times  

Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band ‘Shakti’ bagged the Grammy's award for ‘Best Global Music Album’ on Monday. 'Shakti' wins Grammy Award In a picture shared by the Grammys on their official X account, Mahadevan and another member of the band, Ganesh Rajagopalan, can be seen accepting the award on stage. The album ‘This Moment’, released on …

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