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The music world is grieving the death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest and most influential tabla players in history.
The music maestro was suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. The news of his death in San Francisco was confirmed by Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, who represented the family. Tributes poured in from all corners, including celebrities, musicians, and political leaders, in memory of the legendary musician. Folk singer Maithili Thakur told ANI that they were shocked to learn of Zakir Hussain's demise. "My brothers who are connected with Tabla and I used to watch his videos a lot and read about his life journey. I never met him but I have heard a lot about him. His life achievements are very inspiring. I will miss that I could never meet him in person," she said. Earlier on Monday, renowned musician Shankar Mahadevan, who considered Hussain a mentor, expressed his sorrow in a statement provided by his team. "Today is an extremely sad day. I have lost my mentor, my guru, my guiding light, someone who has played such an important part in my music -- Ustad Zakir Hussain. I have been fortunate enough to be a small part of his magnanimous musical journey. He was not just a great artist, he was the greatest artist that our country has produced. The tabla will never sound the same again." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences, calling Ustad Zakir Hussain a revolutionary figure in Indian classical music. "Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji. He will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionized the world of Indian classical music. He also brought the tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unparalleled rhythm," the Prime Minister said in a social media post. Ustad Zakir Hussain, born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, was the son of the legendary tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha. From a young age, Zakir showed prodigious talent, inheriting the rhythmic genius of his father. His skill and devotion to the tabla were unparalleled, and he quickly rose to international fame. Hussain's musical career spanned both traditional and contemporary genres, and his innovative performances and soulful compositions earned him admiration worldwide. (ANI)
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