Zakir Hussain, celebrated Indian tabla maestro, dies at 73

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Zakir Hussain, a renowned Indian tabla player, passed away at 73 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in San Francisco. His family announced his death on Sunday, highlighting his impact as a teacher and cultural ambassador. Hussain was celebrated for popularizing the tabla, a key instrument in Indian classical music. He collaborated with various artists across genres and was recognized with multiple Grammy awards, including three in 2024. Born in 1951 in Mumbai, Hussain began playing tabla at age 7. He received the Padma Vibhushan award in 2023 and was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to music and cultural unity. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.


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