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Renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73. He breathed his last in a San Francisco hospital due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. On Monday, his family released an official statement confirming the sad news. The news of his demise has sent a wave of mourning across the entire music fraternity and his fans.
Who are the people in Zakir Hussain’s family?
Zakir Hussain is survived by his family, including his wife Antonia Minnecola, daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi, his brothers Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi, and his sister Khurshid Auliya.
health condition before death
On Sunday, his friend and famous flute player Rakesh Chaurasia had told that Zakir Hussain was admitted to the ICU in San Francisco hospital due to heart related problems. But after some time the news of his death came. After this news, people paid tribute to him on social media and shared their memories.
Zakir Hussain’s last video went viral
Zakir Hussain’s last video is going viral on social media. A video was shared on his Instagram account @zakirhq9 on October 29, in which he is seen with famous santoor player Rahul Sharma. In this video, Zakir Hussain captures the scenes of nature in his camera and says:
“The tree is changing colour, gently swaying in the wind. It’s so beautiful to look at, the movement is so beautiful and incredible. I am out, Rahul Sharma bhai and I are going to attend a concert today.”
Earlier on October 25, a video was also shared, in which Zakir Hussain and Rahul Sharma were seen giving information about the concert to be held in Houston. After his death, these videos have become increasingly viral. People are paying tribute to him in the comment box of these videos.
Statement issued by the family
On the death of Zakir Hussain, his family said:
“His contribution as a teacher, guide and musician is invaluable. He has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation. He leaves behind his unique legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time.”
huge loss to the music world
The demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain is an irreparable loss to the Indian and global music world. With his art, he established Tabla on the global stage and took Indian classical music to new heights. His musical journey became a source of inspiration not only in India, but across the world.
