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Shankar Mahadevan Honors Zakir Hussain's Musical Legacy
10 Mar
Summary
- Shankar Mahadevan shared a tribute for Zakir Hussain on his 75th birth anniversary.
- Mahadevan cherished 25 years of musical association, travel, and learning.
- Zakir Hussain was a legendary tabla player and percussionist, a Grammy winner.
Shankar Mahadevan recently honored the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain on what would have been his 75th birth anniversary. Mahadevan shared a touching note reflecting on their quarter-century musical partnership, highlighting the invaluable experiences of playing, traveling, and learning alongside the legendary percussionist. He conveyed that his musical journey would not have been the same without Hussain's influence.
Zakir Hussain, son of renowned tabla player Alla Rakha, was widely acclaimed as the greatest tabla player of his generation. His distinguished career was marked by numerous accolades, including India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Fellowship, and multiple Grammy Award nominations, of which he won four.
Hussain passed away in December 2024 at the age of 73 in California due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Shankar Mahadevan, known for his work with the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio and his hit non-film album 'Breathless,' has also achieved significant recognition in the music industry, including a Grammy Award.
