India, Nov. 18 -- My musical journey across genres continues every day,but today the melody carries a quieter note. Life after Zubeen Da, a man far more than a pop star to Assam, feels different and many of us are still learning to navigate that silence. His songs lived in weddings, protests, Bihu nights, heartbreaks and moments of healing, even in the familiar crackle of an old family radio. His passing has touched people of all ages: children sensing the change, teenagers sharing memories online, adults revisiting the comfort his music once brought,and elders mourning a cultural anchor.

A Cultural Wave That Continues Zubeen Da's passing abroad triggered a landslide of emotion at home: thousands on the streets, candlelit vigils, playlis...