Zakir Hussain, thought-about one of many best gamers of the tabla or Indian drums and recognized for his “dancing fingers”, has died.
Hussain, 73, died in a San Francisco hospital from problems of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – a continual lung illness, his household stated in an announcement.
The eldest son of legendary tabla participant Ustad Alla Rakha, Hussain was a toddler prodigy, starting his skilled profession on the age of 12 accompanying Indian classical musicians.
By 18, he was touring internationally, successful approval for his accompaniment, dazzling solo performances and pioneering collaborative work with world musicians that elevated the standing of the tabla in India and overseas.
Collaborators included George Harrison, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and jazz musician Herbie Hancock.
He was nominated for seven Grammy awards, successful 4 together with three this 12 months, based on the Grammy web site. He was additionally the recipient of India’s highest honour for artists, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
