Zubeen Garg, a celebrated singer and songwriter from India’s Assam, passed away on Friday. Assam’s Chief Minister offered his condolences to the “immortal voice”.
His death was due to a scuba diving accident in Singapore, according to media reports.
The musician was in Singapore for the North East India Festival in Suntec on September 20 and 21. The singer had invited his fans to attend through a message shared on his social media.
The festival includes not just music and dance, but also crafts, tea experiences, and fashion shows. Garg was set to perform on September 20, with free entry to his show featuring popular Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese Songs, he shared on social media.
