Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (File Photo)
Pathanamthitta: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday condoled the demise of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.
Pinarayi Vijayan said that Zakir Hussain’s contributions to the arts remain unparalleled.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, “Ustad Zakir Hussain was instrumental in popularising Indian music across the globe, serving as a beacon of India’s rich musical heritage. A true custodian of classical traditions, his contributions to the arts remain unparalleled. His passing is a monumental loss to culture and humanity. Heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.”
The 73-year-old tabla maestro died at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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