Zakir Hussain, one of the world's greatest tabla players, has died at the age of 73. The Indian classical music icon died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said in a statement.

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Renowned Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. Hussain amassed numerous accolades in his long-standing career, including four Grammys out of seven total nominations. Following Hussain’s death,

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died. He was 73.

The Grammy-award-winning musician helped bring Indian classical music to a global audience and collaborated with musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and George Harrison

Zakir Hussain, the exuberant maestro of tabla who once called the instrument his "mate, brother and friend" and embodied the universality of music in his 60-year career, died in a San Francisco hospit

Zakir Hussain, whose "dancing fingers" made him one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and who became a major force in contemporary world music, has died.

Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Hussain, celebrated for his unparalleled contribution to global music, left an indelible mark through collaborations that bridged Indian and Western music cultures.

Indian musician Zakir Hussain, a four-time Grammy award winner credited with turning tabla drums into an instrument loved globally, has died at the age of 73, officials said Monday.This year, the group won the Grammy for best global music album for their record "This Moment".

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Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso known for his 'dancing fingers,' has passed away at 73. Recognized as a major influence in contemporary world music, Hussain died in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,