Zakir Hussain, one of India’s greatest tabla maestros, passed away on December 15, 2024, at a hospital in San Francisco, as confirmed by his family. Renowned for his unmatched virtuosity and innovative collaborations, Hussain was a global cultural ambassador for Indian classical music.
Born on March 9, 1951, to the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha, his career spanned six decades, earning multiple Grammy Awards and India’s highest honors, including the Padma Vibhushan. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary musical era.
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