Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away today at age 73. Renowned everywhere for his spectacular talent and innovations, the maestro completely redefined
Indian classical music
. From his mastery on the tabla to deep spirituality and making a connection with the public, he certainly left an immeasurable impression on music and cultures.
Earlier this year,the famous
tabla maestro
Zakir Hussain's daughter, Anisa Qureshi, shared a very sweet post on her instagram.As she posted a candidly honest and emotional message remembering all those monumental triumphs that her father achieved. In that post, she said that while seeing that historical third win of Grammys, that moment for herself was quite special because she witnessed it live .
Anisa remembers the story of her father's career; she was 12 years old when she saw him win his first Grammy, and he won his second when she was in her 20s. But what really touched her was when he won his third Grammy, especially because on that night, he took home three Grammys. "That, there are no words," Anisa said, tears streaming with love, gratitude, and awe for the spirit and dedication her father embodies. For over five decades now, Zakir Hussain has been a transformative figure in Indian classical music, especially as a tabla maestro.
Anisa's tribute speaks more than about the professional achievement of her father; it speaks of the long-living spirit of Zakir Hussain as a human being. Behind all international laurels and accolades, he is an artist who seeks to have harmony in his work and with people, who, from the very heart of music, keeps himself genuinely connected. ''I was 12 when my Dad won his first Grammy and in my 20’s for the second but to share the historical moment of him winning 3. In one night! With my own daughter by my side. There are no words for that. Just love and gratitude and awe for the spirit I’ve been blessed to call my father all these years. He’s still all ❤️🔥. He’s still striving for harmony and to create a true connection with others. It’s the truth of @zakirhq9 that he’s really listening.'' Anisa captioned the post with these words which tells how his undying passion for his art will continue.
Real power is in the listening—listening for real. And through that power, he went about pushing the boundaries of his craft while all this time being deep into its roots. It's this dedication to meaningful connections with fellow musicians and audiences alike that's redone the role of the tabla while also pushing the performances to a different level spiritually and emotionally.
The post of Anisa is an aesthetic reminder of how much she loves and admires her father as well as the greater cultural relevance of Zakir Hussain's work. His legacy built on artistic excellence and unwavering devotion to connection inspires generations.
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