Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the death of tabla master Zakir Hussain on Monday at a hospital in San Francisco, United States. He was 73.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji. He will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionized the world of Indian classical music,” PM Modi wrote on X.
“He also brought the tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unparalleled rhythm. Through this, he seamlessly blended Indian classical traditions with global music, thus becoming an icon of cultural unity,” he added.
“His iconic performances and soulful compositions will contribute to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the global music community,” PM Modi’s X post read.
Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji. He will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionized the world of Indian classical music. He also brought the tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unparalleled rhythm.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2024
Hussain died of complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family announced in a statement.
He had been in the hospital for two weeks and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) when his health worsened.
Hussain’s sister, Khurshid Aulia, stated that he died “very peacefully”.
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