Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 after heart issues

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Zakir Hussain, a renowned tabla maestro, has died at the age of 73 after battling heart issues. He was receiving treatment in a San Francisco hospital when he passed away. Hussain was celebrated for his significant contributions to Indian classical music. He had been in the ICU due to complications related to blood pressure. His death marks a loss for the music community, as he was a prominent figure in promoting Indian music worldwide.


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