Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. The news was confirmed by Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, representing the family.
#ZakirHussain, one of the world’s most transcendent musicians, has passed away at the age of 73 – confirms Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, representing the family. pic.twitter.com/Hkrm5xkrqK
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Zakir Hussain had been admitted to the hospital for the past two weeks. He was later taken to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) after his condition worsened.
Zakir Hussain is the son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha. His 1973 collaboration with English guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar, and percussionist Vikku Vinayakram fused Indian classical music with jazz, redefining global music. A five-time Grammy winner, Hussain won three awards earlier this year at the 66th Grammys.
