Punjab Newsline, San Francisco (America), December 15-
Zakir Hussain, the legendary Indian tabla virtuoso, composer, percussionist, music producer, and film actor, has passed away at the age of 73. The iconic musician, known for his unparalleled mastery over the tabla, had been hospitalized at a San Francisco hospital due to heart-related issues, according to his close friend, renowned flautist Rakesh Chaurasia.
Hussain had been battling blood pressure problems and was admitted to the ICU after his condition worsened. The news of his death has left the music world in mourning, with tributes pouring in from all corners of the globe.
Zakir Hussain was one of India’s most revered musicians, not only for his remarkable skills as a tabla player but also for his contributions to music as a composer and producer. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mahim, Mumbai, to tabla maestro Alla Rakha and Bavi Begum, Zakir showed a natural talent for music from an early age. He began learning the mridangam, another classical percussion instrument, under the guidance of his father when he was just three years old, and by the age of 12, he was already performing at concerts.