Zakir Hussain died in the United States on Monday, December 16 at the age of 73. His family verified that he had been admitted to the hospital for two weeks in San Francisco following idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis issues. His final Instagram post, 'a great moment' with nature, has garnered a lot of attention as followers and prominent people mourn his sudden death.
Zakir Hussain announced in October 2024 that he would be spending the fall season in the United States. He dropped a video on his social media account, giving his fans a preview of the country's shifting weather.
The caption on Ustaad Zakir Hussain's last Instagram post read, "Just sharing a wonder moment, "along with handfold and heart emojis.
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Zakir Hussain is survived by his sister Khurshid Aulia, brothers Taufiq and Fazal Qureshi, his wife Antonia Minnecola and their daughters Anisa, Isabella Qureshi. The renowned tabla player Ustad Allarakha was Zakir Hussain's father, who was born in Mahim, Mumbai, on March 9, 1951. The legendary tabla player demonstrated a strong love for playing the instrument at a young age.
Did you know he started learning the mridang, a traditional percussion instrument, from his father when he was just three years old? By the time he was 12, he was already playing at the events.
In addition to bringing Indian classical music to a worldwide audience, his groundbreaking work in Western music alongside performers like The Beatles, Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart, George Harrison, and John McLaughlin cemented his position as a cultural ambassador. It is believed that Hussain's contributions to music have had a significant transforming impact.
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May His Soul Rest In Peace!