TeaAbla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a San Francisco hospital, his family said on Monday (December 16, 2024). According to his family, Hussain died due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was 73 years old. He was hospitalized for the last two weeks and was later taken to the ICU when his condition deteriorated.
Hussain has received four Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year.
In his career spanning six decades, the musician worked with many renowned international and Indian artists, but most notably English guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L. was his 1973 musical project with Shankar and percussionist TH ‘Vikku’ Vinayakram, which brought together Indian classical elements. of jazz in a fusion that was unknown until now.
Here’s a glimpse into the life and legacy of the tabla player who transformed the common instrument into a strong voice for universal peace and brotherhood.
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Tabla magician Zakir Hussain performs at the People’s Plaza as part of the Tunes of India-Youth Fair in Hyderabad on December 17, 2003.
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Ali Akbar Khan and Zakir Hussein in Arequipa, 1972.
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Zakir Hussain, John McLaughlin, L. Shankar and Vinayakram founded the Indian fusion band ‘Shakti’.
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Banaras Gharana artiste, tabla player Kisan Maharaj and singer Gangubai Hangal with Zakir Hussain during the Mumbai Festival.
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Ustad Zakir Hussain adjusting the amplifier at a press conference in New Delhi on December 12, 2003.
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Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain plays the tabla during a cultural event in the eastern Indian city of Patna on December 19, 2008.
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Zakir Hussain with sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.
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Tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain, mandolin virtuoso U. at the Gateway of India in Mumbai on January 20, 2005. Carnatic singer Shankar Mahadevan with Srinivas, guitarist John McLaughlin and Kanjira magician V. Selva Ganesh.
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Tabla player Zakir Hussain and Ghatam player Vikku Vinayakram during a conversation in Chennai.
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Zakir Hussain accepted the award for Best Global Music Performance for Pashto.
published – December 16, 2024 01:28 PM IST
