Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global
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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 musical instrument's rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers. You're supposed to say, you know, prayers, not rhythms," Zakir Hussain said “And he said, but these are my prayers. Music stalwarts like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Bismillah Khan, Pandit Shanta Prasad and Pandit Kishan Maharaj were also present at that concert.

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Reviews of ‘Mufasa’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 2’

The Hindu  

Around Tinsel Town >> ‘God of Tabla’ Zakir Hussain passes away Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Here are a few highlights from the festival: > Walter Salles’s ‘I’m Still Here’ speaks to the current times > Ann Hui: A career spanning independent cinema to the …

Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, drummer Anandan Sivamani pays tribute at final tites | WATCH
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3 days, 17 hours ago

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 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 …

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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6 days, 11 hours 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 …

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, 17 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 …

Zakir Hussain: A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos
6 days, 20 hours 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 …

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 …

Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73
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6 days, 23 hours ago

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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6 days, 23 hours ago

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 …

Ustad was forever in awe of Hyderabad’s cultural resonance
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Ustad was forever in awe of Hyderabad’s cultural resonance

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away on Thursday, shared a profound connection with Hyderabad, a city he often hailed for its cultural resonance. Pandit Jasraj and his brother Pandit Maniram have also etched their music in the minds of music connoisseurs of the city”, Ustad Zakir Hussain said in a conversation with Deccan Chronicle in January …

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 …

Ustad Zakir Hussain’s ’devout Muslim’ father, a Saraswati devotee, refused to chant Islamic prayer for his son
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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
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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 (1951-2024): Who will teach the tablas to laugh again?
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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
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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 …

Exploring unknown facts about Ustad Zakir Hussain; from getting married in secret to teenage rockstar dreams
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Exploring unknown facts about Ustad Zakir Hussain; from getting married in secret to teenage rockstar dreams

Hindustan Times  

At the age of 73, renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on December 15. Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on December 15 His teenage rock and roll dreams In conversation with Simi, Ustad Hussain candidly shared that his early aspirations were far from the tabla. Rhythms instead of prayers Zakir Hussain’s father, the legendary tabla …

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: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73
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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, …

Tributes pour in for Zakir Hussain
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Tributes pour in for Zakir Hussain

The Hindu  

Condolences poured in from different sections of the society after the sad demise of Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in the USA on Sunday. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab.” Karnataka’s Chief Minister, K. Siddaramaiah said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, a true legend whose rhythms transcended borders …

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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ABP News  

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
1 week ago

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 …

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

Ustad Zakir Hussain tribute: Tabla loses its vibrant voice
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1 week ago

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 …

Ustad Zakir Hussain's Net Worth: Know Tabla Maestro's Concert Fee And Total Wealth
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Ustad Zakir Hussain's Net Worth: Know Tabla Maestro's Concert Fee And Total Wealth

ABP News  

Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, just hours after being admitted to a hospital in San Francisco due to heart-related issues. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ustad Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, which naturally nurtured his passion for music from an early …

When Alla Rakha recited tabla rhythms instead of prayer in baby Zakir Hussain's ears: I'm Goddess Saraswati's worshipper
1 week ago

When Alla Rakha recited tabla rhythms instead of prayer in baby Zakir Hussain's ears: I'm Goddess Saraswati's worshipper

Hindustan Times  

Late table maestro Zakir Hussain had once spoken about his father, Alla Rakha, holding him in his arms for the first time. Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain on stage with his legendary father Allah Rakha in an old photo. When Zakir's father whispered tabla rhythms in infant's ears Zakir, a few years ago, had said, “I was brought home and handed …

Zakir Hussain Passes Away: Tabla maestro's last post on social media goes viral, here's what he shared
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Zakir Hussain Passes Away: Tabla maestro's last post on social media goes viral, here's what he shared

Firstpost  

Hussain was reportedly facing serious health issues and has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco. According to reports, he was undergoing treatment for a critical condition Tabla maestro and legend Zakir Hussain passed away on December 15 at the age of 73 due to heaet-related ailments. He had written- “Just sharing a wonder moment.” Hussain was reportedly facing …

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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1 week ago

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 …

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

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 …

Celebrating Zakir Hussain: Lesser known stories about India's tabla icon
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Celebrating Zakir Hussain: Lesser known stories about India's tabla icon

India Today  

The story of Zakir Hussain, the 'ustad' who became India's leading tabla icon of his generation, begins with a remarkable initiation. THE FUSION ERA: WHERE INDIAN CLASSICAL MET THE WORLD Zakir Hussain’s genius lay in his ability to transcend genres. GRAMMY GLORY AND GLOBAL RECOGNITION Zakir Hussain made history in 2024 by becoming the first Indian artist to win three …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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

'Wah, Ustad!': Zakir Hussain gave tabla new identity, fused music to make magic
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'Wah, Ustad!': Zakir Hussain gave tabla new identity, fused music to make magic

New Indian Express  

At the 2024 Grammys, Hussain earned his first honour for best global music album for 'This Moment' as part of the fusion music group Shakti, which includes founding member British guitarist John McLaughlin, as well as vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan and percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram. He later won two other awards for the best global music performance for 'Pashto' …

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 …

Gautam Adani, Anand Mahindra, Harsh Goenka and Virendra Sehwag lead nation in paying tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain
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Gautam Adani, Anand Mahindra, Harsh Goenka and Virendra Sehwag lead nation in paying tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain

Live Mint  

Condolence messages poured in on Sunday evening after reports said that tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away following hospitalisation due to heart related problems. “The news of the demise of the great tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain ji is extremely sad. Ustad Zakir Hussain ji has left behind such a legacy of his art, which will always remain alive …

Zakir Hussain in ICU, no health update from family
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Zakir Hussain in ICU, no health update from family

Live Mint  

Several news reports on Sunday night said that 73-year-old tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who had been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, passed away. UPDATED NEWS: Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain dies at 73 from pulmonary fibrosis, confirms family However, an account claiming to belong to Zakir Hussain's nephew Ameer Aulia rejected the …

'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 …

Ustad Zakir Hussain very critical and in the ICU for two weeks; family flies in from India to be with him: Source
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Ustad Zakir Hussain very critical and in the ICU for two weeks; family flies in from India to be with him: Source

Hindustan Times  

Ustad Zakir Hussain Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is hospitalised in the US. Alam tweeted, “Ustad Zakir Hussain, Tabla player, percussionist, composer, former actor, and the son of legendary Tabla player, Ustad Allah Rakha is not well. He’s being treated for serious ailments in a San Francisco hospital, USA, informed his brother-in-law, Ayub Aulia… Aulia sahab has requested Zakir’s followers to …

Zakir Hussain hospitalised in the US due to heart-related issue, family seeks prayers for recovery
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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 hospitalised in US for heart-related issues
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

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 …

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