Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, celebrated for his global impact on the instrument, passed away. Fellow musician Shankar Mahadevan mourned the l

Hussain recalled, "When the Padma Shri award was announced for me, it was 4 am. Someone came with a newspaper. I was performing at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai with Pandit Ravishankar ji. My father,

Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and known for his "dancing fingers", has died. Hussain, 73, died in a San Francisco hospital from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - a chronic lung disease,

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

| Glimpse into His Musical Mastery In this tribute to the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain, we celebrate his extraordinary 73-year legacy in the world of tabla and music. As one of the most transcendent musicians of our time,

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. Hussain, 73, died in a San Francisco hospital from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - a chronic lung disease,

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away, leaving a significant void in the music world. His ability to blend traditional and contemporary styles made him a revered figure globally.