Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla maestro, dies at 73 in the US

timesnownews.com

Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla maestro, passed away at 73 in the US after battling heart issues. He had been hospitalized for two weeks before his death, which was reported on Sunday. Official confirmation from his family or the hospital is pending. Hussain's career was marked by significant achievements, including four Grammy Awards won this year. He was known for his innovative collaborations, blending Indian classical music with other genres, notably with guitarist John McLaughlin in 1973. Throughout his life, Hussain received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. His contributions to music have left a lasting impact, inspiring generations and promoting Indian classical music worldwide.


With a significance score of 3.1, this news ranks in the top 21% of today's 18758 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 9000 minimalists.