Zakir Hussain, the famend Indian tabla participant, composer, and percussionist, handed away on Sunday from issues associated to a persistent lung illness, his household confirmed in an announcement.
“His prolific work as a trainer, mentor, and educator has left an indelible mark on numerous musicians,” his household mentioned, including that he had at all times hoped to encourage future generations of tabla gamers.
He was reportedly first admitted to a hospital in San Francisco, California. A number of studies initially instructed that the 4-time Grammy winner had handed away early Sunday, however a few of his members of the family later acknowledged that he was nonetheless alive, urging the general public to hope for his restoration as he remained in vital situation.
“He’s nonetheless alive. Please, I request you to hope for him. I’m in contact with the household,” Hussain’s sister, Khurshid Aulia, was quoted as saying in response to the preliminary studies claiming his loss of life. She added that her brother was “very vital, however he’s nonetheless respiration.”
One other particular person claiming to be Hussain’s nephew wrote on X to substantiate that he was nonetheless alive and to request the elimination of posts stating in any other case. “I’m Zakir Hussain’s nephew, and he has not handed away. We ask for prayers for my uncle’s well being. Are you able to please take away this misinformation? He’s in severe situation, and we ask all his followers world wide to hope for his well being,” he mentioned.
Discover out extra about him beneath.
How Previous Was Zakir Hussain?
Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, India. He was 73 years outdated when he handed.
What Was Zakir Hussain’s Web Value?
Hussain’s internet price isn’t definitively identified, however a number of shops report various figures. Some estimate it to be round $1 million, whereas others, like TimesNowNews.com, counsel it might be as excessive as $10 million.
Hussain was a toddler prodigy, touring by the age of 12 and performing alongside India’s classical music legends in his teenagers. By 18, he had earned worldwide popularity of his charming solo performances and went on to collaborate with musical icons like former Beatle George Harrison, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Was Zakir Hussain Married?
Hussain was married to Antonia Minnecola, a Kathak dancer and trainer, who was additionally his supervisor.
Did Zakir Hussain Have Children?
Together with his spouse, Antonia, Zakir had two daughters: Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
Anisa graduated from UCLA and is a filmmaker, whereas Isabella is at present learning dance in Manhattan.
