Current Context : Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

About

• Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Hussain was the son of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha.
• Birthplace: Mumbai, India
• Education: Attended St. Michael’s School in Mahim and graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.

Awards and Achievements

• Grammy Awards: Zakir Hussain won four Grammy Awards during his career.
  • At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards (2024), he achieved a historic feat as the first Indian musician to win three Grammysin one ceremony:
    1. Best Global Music Albumfor This Moment.
    2. Best Global Music Performancefor Pashto.
    3. Best Contemporary Instrumental Albumfor As We Speak.