The post, which marks the first update since his death, features a poignant black-and-white photograph of Hussain’s hands, joined with those of his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. The caption reads, “Always together in love,” reflecting the deep bond between the family.
(Instagram/Zakir Hussain official)
Hussain, a global icon and one of the world’s most celebrated percussionists, passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease. His funeral took place at the Fernwood Cemetery in San Francisco on Thursday (December 19), where hundreds of fans and admirers gathered to honour his legacy. Among the mourners, renowned percussionist Sivamani and other musicians performed as a tribute to the musical legend.
Hussain earned worldwide acclaim throughout his illustrious six-decade career, receiving four Grammy Awards, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year.
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The son of legendary tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha, Hussain also received India’s highest civilian honours: the Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002, and Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
His passing marks the end of an era for Indian classical music and global percussion, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.
