Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, passed away in the United States on December 15, 2024, after being diagnosed with serious heart issues. He had been admitted to the ICU of a hospital in San Francisco, where his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia confirmed the news. Hussain, one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians, was 73 years old at the time of his passing. He had been experiencing blood pressure issues, as shared by his manager, Nirmala Bachani.Zakir Hussain, tabla maestro, dies: A complete ‘wah ustad wah’ journey of India’s Padma Vibhushan
Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, passed away in the United States on December 15, 2024, after being diagnosed with serious heart issues. He had been admitted to the ICU of a hospital in San Francisco, where his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia confirmed the news. Hussain, one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians, was 73 years old at the time of his passing. He had been experiencing blood pressure issues, as shared by his manager, Nirmala Bachani.
