Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain left the mortal world on December 15, 2024, at 73, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His innovative approach and collaborations across genres elevated the tabla’s global prominence. Hussain’s legacy as a virtuoso and composer remains unparalleled.
Hussain’s illustrious career spanned over five decades, during which he worked with legends like Ravi Shankar and George Harrison. He co-founded the fusion band Shakti, blending Indian classical music with jazz influences.
