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“The Taj tea lost its taste today,” X Reacts To The Music Legend Zakir Hussain Passing At 73

Music lovers worldwide are in shock after the news of the music legend Zakir Hussain passing away at 73 surfaced. Continue reading to find out how music fans are reacting to this major setback for the classical genre.

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Zakir Hussain Passed Away At 73

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Zakir Hussain has been a legendary figure in music for decades. Famous for his tabla skills, over the years the percussionist had contributed enough to music as a whole, that he become synonymous with the instrument. So, when the news of the great tabla player passing due to Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis surfaced, the internet was in shock, following which the reactions to Zakir Hussain’s passing came pouring in. One fan expressed his feelings by saying, "The Taj tea lost its taste today."

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passed Away At 73

The news of the great tabla player surfaced on the internet during the night hours of 15th December 2024. In a statement given to India Today on Monday, Zakir’s family confirmed the legend’s passing due to complications from Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. After the confirmation, condolences started pouring in on the internet.

X Users React To Zakir Hussain Death

As the news was confirmed by multiple news outlets, condolences for Zakir Hussain came pouring in. Numerous celebrities came forward and shared their interaction and great stories with the legend. Moreover, fans of his music also let their feelings known on the social media platform X. The reactions ranged from appreciating his musical journey to people expressing their sadness over the loss of the great tabla player Zakir Hussain and its impact on classical music.

The Journey Of The Great Tabla Player Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain was born in 1951 Bombay to famous tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi. He completed his graduation from St. Xaviers College in Mumbai and since then has been on a musical journey giving life to music across the globe. In his journey, the legend not only picked up multiple Grammys and National Awards but only won hearts with his composition. His accomplishments and undeniable talent made him one of the greatest tabla players of all time.

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