Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco
Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 on December 16, 2024, in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He had been hospitalized for two weeks before his condition worsened. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Hussain was the son of legendary tabla player Alla Rakha. He began his musical career at 13 and received numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and the Padma Vibhushan. Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their two daughters. His legacy as a tabla virtuoso will be remembered for generations.