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Zakir Hussain

Passing of Zakir Hussain, The 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate

Zakir Hussain, the 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy, passed away on 15 December 2024 at the age of 73. The Blavatnik School of Government would like to express our most sincere condolences.

A leading tabla player of Hindustani music, Zakir Hussain transcended the framework of traditional Indian music and opened up a new world of music by collaborating with musicians of various genres from around the world.