Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Shakti Artists Mourn Legendary Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain was a famous tabla player who was part of the band Shakti.
He passed away in December 2024, and his friends and bandmates are very sad.
They remember him as a kind and talented person who changed their lives.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts will have a big event in December 2025 to celebrate his life and music.
Many famous musicians will perform and share stories about him.
Zakir Hussain's friends say he was like family, and his music will always be remembered.
Ustad Zakir Hussain, a legendary tabla maestro, passed away in December 2024.
His bandmates and collaborators in Shakti shared heartfelt tributes, highlighting his immense talent and impact on their lives.
British guitarist John McLaughlin described Hussain as a lifelong friend and an irreplaceable part of his life.
Vocalist Shankar Mahadevan expressed disbelief and profound loss, emphasizing Hussain's transformative influence on their music.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) will host a two-day global event on December 14-15, 2025, to commemorate Hussain's legacy.
- Who
- Ustad Zakir Hussain, tabla maestro and member of Shakti
- What
- Memorial event for Zakir Hussain
- When
- December 14-15, 2025
- Where
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- Why
- To honor and celebrate the legacy of Zakir Hussain
- Name
- Ustad Zakir Hussain
- Profession
- Tabla Maestro
- Band
- Shakti
- Passing
- December 2024
- Memorial Event
- December 14-15, 2025
- Event Organizer
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- Event Participants
- 50+ national and international artists