Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away. He was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco, USA after suffering from heart complications

Earlier in the day, journalist Pervaiz Alam shared the news about his hospitalization and wrote on social media, “Ustad Zakir Hussain, tabla player, percussionist, composer, former actor, and son of legendary Tabla player, Ustad Allah Rakha is unwell. He is being treated in hospital in San Francisco, USA, informed his brother-in-law, Ayub Aulia… Aulia sahab has asked Zakir’s followers to pray for his speedy recovery.”

Zakir Hussain was born in 1951 to tabla player Allah Rakha. Considered one of the greatest in this field, Hussain has been awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. He also won a Grammy in the Contemporary World Music Album category in 2009 for his album Global Drum Project with Mickey Hart and Giovanni Hidalgo.

In a statement released to NPR, his family said the cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hopes to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time. , “added his family.