| Name | Antonia Minnecola |
| Age/DOB | Yet to be updated |
| Known For | Kathak Dancer |
| Marital Status | Widow |
| Family | Late-Husband: Zakir Hussain Daughters: Anisa Qureshi, Isabella Qureshi Mother: Angela Sister: Edith |
| Education | Graduated from Manhattan School of Music, New York City |
| Native | California, United States |
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Antonia Minnecola is an Italian American Kathak dancer and instructor. She is also the devoted student of the late legendary dancer, Sitara Devi. In 1978, Antonia got married to the renowned Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain, despite not having Zakir’s mother’s blessing. The couple later had two daughters. On December 15, 2024, her husband Zakir Hussain passed away at a private hospital in San Francisco, United States due to complications related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Did You Know?
- Antonia Minnecola once revealed that she put her career on hold to support Zakir Hussain and dedicated herself to raising their daughters.
- She first met her mentor, Sitara Devi in late 1974.
- Antonia has showcased her talent at numerous prestigious events and festivals around the world, including Jacob’s Pillow, the Other Minds Festival, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, Stanford Lively Arts, and more.
- She has also performed with Zakir’s biennial touring group, Masters of Percussion.
- In addition to her performances, Antonia has led Kathak workshops and dance classes at UC Berkeley and Swarthmore University.
- She also assisted Zakir during his guest professorships at Princeton University and Stanford University.
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