Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to the Tabla Maestro; Says ‘ He Mesmerised Generations of Music Lovers Across the World’ (View Post)
President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. She acknowledged his extraordinary talent and global impact, highlighting his ability to mesmerize audiences worldwide. Murmu extended her heartfelt condolences to Hussain's family and admirers.
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said the passing of tabla wizard Ustad Zakir Hussain was a great loss to the world of music, as she conveyed her deepest condolences to his family members and countless admirers. Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away: From Family, Career to Health Issues, All You Need To Know About the Award-Winning Tabla Maestro.
Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, US, from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family said in a statement. He was 73. "The demise of tabla wizard Ustad Zakir Hussain is a great loss to the world of music. He was known for his extraordinary creativity and inventiveness. He mesmerised generations of music lovers across the world," Murmu said in a post on X. Ustad Zakir Hussain Remembered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi; PM Writes, ‘A True Genius Who Brought Indian Classical Music to the World’ (View Post).
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"He was a bridge between the musical traditions of India and the West. I had the privilege of conferring the Padma Vibhushan upon him. I convey my deepest condolences to members of his family and his countless admirers," she added.