Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away on Sunday in San Francisco at the age of 73. He had been hospitalized in the ICU due to heart-related issues and had a history of blood pressure problems. Hussain was the son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha. He was known for bringing Indian classical music to global audiences and had won five Grammy Awards during his career. His notable collaborations included a 1973 project with John McLaughlin and other musicians, which fused Indian classical music with jazz. Hussain's contributions to music have left a lasting impact.


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