Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has died at the age of 73 in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His family confirmed his passing, which occurred early Monday morning. He had been hospitalized for heart-related issues prior to his death. Hussain was a prominent figure in Indian classical music, recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. He collaborated with many renowned musicians from both India and the West throughout his six-decade career. He received five Grammy Awards and was the first Indian artist to win three in one night. Hussain was also honored with the Kyoto Prize in 2022 and the National Heritage Fellowship in 1999, among other accolades.


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