Ustad Amjad Ali Khan pays tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain following his death at 73
Ustad Zakir Hussain, a renowned tabla maestro, has died at 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His passing has deeply affected the Indian music community, prompting tributes from many artists. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan expressed his sorrow, calling Hussain a "phenomenon" and one of the most beloved musicians. Khan shared memories of their concerts together since 1974 and praised Hussain's contributions to Indian classical music. Khan's tribute included photos from their last concert in New Delhi in December 2022. He highlighted Hussain's humility and musical talent, stating he will be greatly missed.