Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain
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Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, New Delhi, 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". Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain Hussain, 73, died at a San Francisco hospital from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said on Monday. Sabri called Hussain's death a "great loss" to all forms of music, be it Indian classical or global. Musician Karsh Kale, known primarily for his experimental tabla playing within electronic music contexts, shared an image of a black square on social media set to the instrumental music piece called 'Zakir' by Hussain.

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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 …

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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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: A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos
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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 …

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 …

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 …

Wah Ustad! A global musician from India
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Wah Ustad! A global musician from India

Hindustan Times  

As the disciple and son of Ustad Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain inherited a formidable legacy. At 12, he performed with his father before an audience that included masters such as Pandit Kishan Maharaj, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and Ravi Shankar. Like all great musicians, Ustad Zakir Hussain was sure of his genius, but as a refined percussionist, he took care …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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
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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 …

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 …

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 …

Obituary- Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73. A look at Tabla maestro’s life
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Obituary- Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73. A look at Tabla maestro’s life

Live Mint  

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the revered Tabla maestro, passed away on December 15, 2024, in San Francisco at the age of 73 due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Hindustan Times reported. Ustad Zakir Hussain: A Global Icon in Music Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of the legendary Tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha Over a remarkable career spanning six decades, …

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 …

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 …

Maestro forever: Kamal Haasan, Big B, Akshay Kumar mourn Zakir Hussain's death
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Maestro forever: Kamal Haasan, Big B, Akshay Kumar mourn Zakir Hussain's death

India Today  

Several celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Akshay Kumar bid a fond farewell to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain through social media posts on Monday, December 16. She wrote, “Maestro forever.” Amitabh Bachchan dedicated a blog post to Zakir Hussain and wrote, "A genius.an unmatched maestro.an immeasurable loss.Zakir Hussain.has left us." — A.R.Rahman December 16, 2024 Kamal Haasan shared a …

'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 …

'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 …

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 …

Thank you for the joy you brought: Tributes pour in for Zakir Hussain
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Thank you for the joy you brought: Tributes pour in for Zakir Hussain

India Today  

Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, died Sunday in San Francisco, where he was being treated for health-related issues. He said, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab.." The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is …

Zakir Hussain: The tabla maverick who made the world go 'Wah, ustad'
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Zakir Hussain: The tabla maverick who made the world go 'Wah, ustad'

India Today  

Indian-American tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73 hours after he was admitted to a San Francisco-based hospital with heart-related problems earlier in the day. Renowned flautist Rakesh Chaurasia shared an update on the health of his close friend Hussain, also a legendary percussionist, soon after he was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit. Ustad Zakir Hussain, …

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

Ustad Zakir Hussain to receive Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award
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Ustad Zakir Hussain to receive Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award

Hindustan Times  

Ustad Zakir Hussain will be honoured with the Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award on January 17 at an event called Haazri in Mumbai. All praise for the late classical vocalist, a torchbearer of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana, Hussain says, “I feel Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan is one of the great unsung heroes of Indian classical music. So, this …

Delhi Gharana maestro Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan passes away
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Delhi Gharana maestro Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan passes away

India TV News  

Delhi Gharana exponent Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan passed away on Thursday morning following a cardiac arrest, a family member said. A custodian of the Delhi gharana, Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan was best known for his versatile renditions in various genres of Indian classical music, including ’thumri’, ‘dadra’, as well as ‘bhajans’ and ‘ghazals’. Posting a photograph of the artiste, he …

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