Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco

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Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has died at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. His family confirmed the news. Hussain was a renowned tabla player and began his professional career at just 12 years old. He gained international fame for his performances and collaborations with artists like George Harrison and Yo-Yo Ma. Throughout his career, Hussain received numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards, three of which he won this year. He was also honored with India's prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.


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