The music industry is in mourning following the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of the most transcendent and influential percussionists of all time. Hussain, 73, succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at his home in San Francisco,

Zakir Hussain was one of the greatest tabla players who was born on March 9, 1951. He was hailed as India's most famous percussion artist. He has proved his mettle in composing music for films and acting in a few.

Zakir Hussain, the virtuoso tabla player who brought Indian classical music to global prominence, has died. His family confirmed his death, saying that the 73-year-old maestro died in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro, percussionist, composer and even actor - a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world died at a hospital in San Francisco. He was 73.

Legendary musician Zakir Hussain passed away at 73. He was admitted to a San Francisco hospital. Deets inside.

Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro and composer, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 73.