The death of famous singer Taz Stereo Nation has shocked fans and members of the music business. BBC Asia first the news of his death, and the network paid respect to him on Twitter.

With cross-cultural Asian fusion music, the late singer made a space for himself in the music world.

Here’s everything you need to know about him as the world mourns the loss of another great artist.

Tarsame Singh Saini, better known as Taz Stereo Nation, was a British singer of Indian heritage.

He was the lead singer of Stereo Nation, a band that founded in 1996.

In 1989, his debut album Hit the Deck spent 36 weeks at the top of the UK Asian pop chart.

Taz’s music was noted for fusing traditional Asian melodies with a pop sensibility from the West. Pyar Ho Gaya, Nachenge Saari Raat, and Gallan Gorian are some of his most well-known pieces.

He also appeared in films such as Salsa and Don’t Stop Dreaming.

While the cause of Taz Nation’s death has yet to be confirmed, he was previously revealed to have awoken from a coma.

Some insiders shared message in behalf of actor’s family, “Dear All, Taz sir is no longer in a coma. He’s showing improvements every day.

“The family has thanked everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time. When there is more positive news, the family will let us all know.”

The above statement was given on March 23 this year. There was no further updates provided on his condition.

Many people took Twitter soon after learning about Taz’s death to remember him for his great work and contribution to the music industry.

Singer Sukshinder Shinda tweeted, “Deeply saddened to know about the demise of Pop Singer (and) my brother Taz Stereo Nation, aka Johny Zee . May Waheguru Ji grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family.”

“Absolutely shocked and saddened to hear the passing of Taz Stereo Nation. As his friend & lawyer, we had lots of fun and we never gave up when the going got tough. To god we belong, to god we return,” Addison Aaron International Lawyers tweeted.

One fan wrote, “R.I.P Taz Stereo Nation. A pioneer in the music industry, who I grew up listening to.