Renowned Indian classical musician Zakir Hussain, known for his mastery of the tabla and his groundbreaking fusion of Indian classical music with global genres, passed away at the age of 73. Hussain, a cultural icon and musical virtuoso, succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco.
Throughout his illustrious six-decade career, Zakir Hussain captivated audiences worldwide with his unparalleled talent and innovative collaborations. Born in Mumbai in 1951, Hussain was introduced to the tabla at a young age by his father, the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha. A prodigious talent, he began performing alongside renowned classical musicians in his teens, paving the way for a remarkable musical journey.
