Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has handed away. He was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco, USA after affected by coronary heart associated problems

Earlier within the day, journalist Pervaiz Alam shared the information of his hospitalization and wrote on social media, “Ustad Zakir Hussain, Tabla participant, percussionist, composer, former actor, and the son of legendary Tabla participant, Ustad Allah Rakha just isn’t properly. He’s being handled for severe illnesses in a San Francisco hospital, USA, knowledgeable his brother-in-law, Ayub Aulia… Aulia sahab has requested Zakir’s followers to hope for his speedy restoration.”

Zakir Hussain was born in 1951 to tabla participant Allah Rakha. Thought-about as one of many biggest on this subject, Hussain has been awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan. He additionally received the Grammy within the Modern World Music Album class in 2009 for his album International Drum Challenge with Mickey Hart and Giovanni Hidalgo.

In an announcement issued to NPR, his household stated the reason for dying was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. “His prolific work as a instructor, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on numerous musicians. He hoped to encourage the subsequent technology to go additional. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of many biggest musicians of all time,” his household added.