The tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain, hardly needs any introduction as the legend was the pioneer figure in bridging the gap between Indian and Western music. The Tabla maestro was a child prodigy who mastered the art of tabla at the mere age of seven. The artist recently left for his heavenly abode after he was hospitalised in San Francisco for a critical heart condition. While all his fans are mourning his death, musical legend AR Rahman shared a heartfelt note for the deceased.
AR Rahman shares that he and Zakir Hussain planned a music album together
Zakir Hussain lived vivaciously through music; his tabla beats and rhythmic art are still etched into music lovers’ minds. The entire musical industry mourned the maestro’s death, and even AR Rahman shared a heartfelt note about Zakir Hussain. He added how Zakir inspired him, taking tabla to a global level like no other. In AR Rahman’s words:
“Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering personality who elevated the tabla to global acclaim. His loss is immeasurable for all of us.”