Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco

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Zakir Hussain, a renowned Indian tabla player, died at 73 in San Francisco due to pulmonary fibrosis. His family confirmed his passing on Sunday. Hussain was instrumental in popularizing Indian classical music worldwide. Throughout his career, Hussain collaborated with notable musicians, including George Harrison and Yo-Yo Ma. He began performing at age 12 and won five Grammy Awards, including three earlier this year. Born in Mumbai in 1951, Hussain was the son of tabla master Alla Rakha. He is remembered as a cultural ambassador and a significant figure in music education. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.


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