Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco on December 16, 2024, at the age of 73. His family reported that he died from complications related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after two weeks in the hospital. Hussain was a celebrated musician, winning four Grammy Awards throughout his six-decade career. He was known for his innovative fusion of Indian classical music with jazz, particularly through his 1973 project with John McLaughlin and others. His contributions to music included founding the fusion band 'Shakti' and collaborating with many renowned artists. Hussain's legacy is marked by his ability to elevate the tabla as a voice for peace and cultural unity.