Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, was laid to rest on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Fernwood Cemetery in San Francisco. Hussain, 73, passed away on December 15 due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease.
The funeral of the maestro celebrated globally for revolutionizing Indian classical music witnessed an outpour of love and respect, with hundreds of admirers and musicians gathering to bid farewell to the legendary percussionist. Close friend and celebrated drummer Anandan Sivamani led a moving tribute, performing alongside fellow musicians at a respectful distance.
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Tributes poured in from around the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him, 바카라a true genius who revolutionized Indian classical music.바카라 Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej praised Hussain바카라s 바카라immense humility바카라 and his role in nurturing the next generation of musicians.
