Tributes honor tabla maestro Zakir Hussain following his death at 73

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Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla maestro, passed away at 73 in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He had been hospitalized for two weeks before his condition worsened. Hussain, son of legendary Ustad Alla Rakha, is remembered for his significant contributions to music and his role in popularizing the tabla. Tributes have flooded in from around the world, highlighting his influence on musicians and his legacy. Many notable figures, including musicians and politicians, have expressed their condolences. They praised Hussain as a cultural ambassador and a key figure in Indian music, emphasizing his impact on both classical traditions and contemporary music.


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