Tributes pour in for tabla maestro Zakir Hussain following his death at 73
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 tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha, was celebrated for his significant contributions to music and his role in popularizing the tabla worldwide. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Tributes have flooded in from musicians and public figures, highlighting his influence and legacy. Many described him as an irreplaceable figure in music, noting his humility and dedication to nurturing other artists.