Zakir Hussain (1951-2024)

 I will always remember putting on the television to find Zakir Hussain saying "Wah Ustaad Nahi, Wah Taj Boliye" - the tagline of the iconic Taj Mahal Tea advertisement!! Alas, this great tabla wizard, who could "coax his instrument to play the sound of Lord Shiva's conch" is no more. I was hearbroken to read this news today, the 17th of December, 2024.



I can readily recall the jugal-bandi of Zakir Hussain on the tabla and Vilayat Khan on the sitar, he became the instant rockstar, performing to the adoring public!! Of course, he has performed jugal-bandi's with Talat Aziz, Alla Rakha (his father) and with international artiste's as well.

May God rest his soul in peace. Fare thee well, oh maestro of the tabla beat!!

CA Vikram Shankar Mathur 

17th December, 2024 | 09:32 Hours IST

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