Grammys 2025: Zakir Hussain’s musical legacy overlooked during 'In Memoriam' section; outraged fans call it 'real shame'
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Zakir Hussain, a revered figure in Indian classical music, was a four-time Grammy winner and one of the most celebrated tabla maestros in the world. He made history in 2024 by becoming the first Indian musician to win three Grammy Awards in a single ceremony. Tragically, the 73-year-old musician passed away on December 15, 2024, due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His death marked the loss of a giant in the global music community.
The Controversial Grammy Omission
Despite his monumental contributions, the Grammy Awards failed to include Hussain in the memorial tribute, which left fans on social media expressing their outrage. Numerous users took to the platform X (formerly Twitter), questioning the decision by the Recording Academy. One user posted, «How come no mention of Zakir Hussain in Grammy obituary #Grammys2025 he was a winner last year (sic)?» Another commented, «Big miss. I didn’t see @RecordingAcad mention Zakir Hussain in the memoriam section. #GRAMMYs.»
A third user stated, «Shame not to see four-time winner and multiple-time nominee Zakir Hussain in the Grammy tribute to artists lost recently. Real shame. SVP #GRAMMYs #Grammys2025 #ZakirHussain @RecordingAcad.»
The omission of such an influential figure from the ceremony raised questions about
