Zakir Hussain, acclaimed Indian tabla player, dies at 73

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Zakir Hussain, a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player, passed away at 73 on Sunday in San Francisco. He died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, according to his family. Hussain was celebrated for his six-decade career, collaborating with various artists across genres. He was the first Indian musician to win three Grammy awards in 2024 and received the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. Born in 1951 in Mumbai, Hussain was a child prodigy, performing by age 12. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.


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