Indian tabla legend Zakir Hussain dies at 73

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Zakir Hussain, a renowned Indian tabla player, has died at the age of 73 from complications of a chronic lung disease. His family announced his passing on Sunday in San Francisco. Hussain was celebrated for bringing Indian classical music to global audiences and collaborated with artists like George Harrison. He began playing tabla at age 12 and gained international fame by 18. He won three Grammy awards in 2024 and received the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. Hussain is survived by his wife and two daughters.


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