Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away early Monday in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease.

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, the legendary tabla maestro is celebrated for his global contributions to music, having started his illustrious career at a young age under the guidance of his father, Ustad Allah Rakha.

Zakir Hussain, the acclaimed tabla maestro, has passed away at 73. This article outlines his remarkable career, numerous accolades including Grammy and Padma awards, and his significant impact on global music.

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,

Legendary tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73 due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences, highlighting his role as a musical bridge between India and the West,

Jim McGuire Zakir Hussain, a renowned tabla virtuoso and percussionist who was instrumental in spreading the sound and splendor of classical

Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain, widely regarded among the greatest percussionists India has ever produced, passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital on December 15. […]