Los Angeles, USA, February 3, 2025 – The 67th Grammy Awards faced backlash after legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was excluded from the ‘In Memoriam’ segment, which honors late musicians. Despite being a four-time Grammy winner, Hussain, who passed away in December 2024, was not acknowledged during the tribute at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Fans and music enthusiasts took to social media to express their outrage, questioning the Recording Academy’s decision to overlook such an iconic artist. Many highlighted Hussain’s immense contributions to global music, his collaborations with international artists, and his role in popularizing Indian classical percussion worldwide. While the ceremony paid tribute to other late artists like Liam Payne and Cissy Houston, Hussain’s omission has led to widespread disappointment among Indian and global audiences.
