Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has died at 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, confirmed by his family. He had been hospitalized for two weeks before his condition worsened, leading to his admission to the ICU. Hussain was a celebrated musician, winning five Grammy Awards and receiving India's highest civilian honors. He was known for blending Indian classical music with jazz and collaborated with many renowned artists globally. His passing was initially reported on Sunday but later retracted, stating he was still alive. Hussain is survived by his wife, daughters, and siblings.