Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital on December 16, 2024. His family reported that he died from complications related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after being hospitalized for two weeks. Hussain was a celebrated musician, known for his fusion of Indian classical music with jazz. He received four Grammy Awards during his six-decade career and collaborated with many renowned artists. His death has prompted condolences from various public figures, including Kerala's Chief Minister and Maharashtra's Governor, who recognized his significant contributions to music and culture.