San Francisco, California Dec 16, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - It is a very unfortunate moment for Indians as well as for the world as Tabla player Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73 years. This legend of the table is an expert music artist who helped to connect the bridges among various music genres and regions in his hands of craft. His amazing musical sense and in-depth knowledge of percussion allowed him to pave the way for classical music in the modern world, especially in Western countries. The legend dies at the age of 73 years in San Francisco. It was revealed in a statement by his family that the reason for his death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
The statement by his family further reads, "His prolific work as a teacher, mentor, and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped 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." Zakir Hussain has reigned over the modern music scene for over five decades and his incredible contributions have inspired many other artists. He has also worked with an incredible range of music artists from various genres such as bluegrass artists Edgar Meyer and Béla Fleck, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd, George Harrison, van Morrison, and many others.
The humble artist once said, “You suddenly realize that you know nothing. You're just one little dot in the painting that is the music of the universe." He believed he learnt more than he gave but his followers would believe otherwise. Hussain formed the Indian jazz fusion band Shakti with jazz guitarist John McLaughlin back in 1973 which created history in global music. Zakir Hussain went through an incredible musical journey and took music lovers along with him.
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