Mumbai: The passing of 73-year-old tabla legend Zakir Hussain on December 16 in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, signifies the conclusion of a significant chapter in the history of Indian classical music.

Ustad Zakir Hussain, a legendary tabla maestro, passed away, leaving a deep void in the music world. His iconic performances and collaborations transformed the tabla into a global phenomenon. His versatility extended beyond music into film,

The music world grieves the loss of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain at 73, who succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His remarkable legacy is honored by artists worldwide. Folk singers Malini Awasthi and Maithili Thakur express their deep admiration and sorrow,

In the Mahim area lived musicians of the calibre of sitar wizard Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan, tabla maestro Nizamuddin, composer/mandolin maestro Sajjad Hussain, Gazal singer Taj Ahmed. The 'sobat' (company) of these great masters and the actual 'talim' of his father and guru Ustad Alla Rakha Khan moulded Zakir Hussain into a great performer.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah mourned the death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, a renowned percussionist who passed away at 73. Hussain's death leaves a significant void, especially in cultural circles.

While we still figure out what we have lost, let us take a minute and offer our salutations to the world legend, Ustad Zakir Hussain!

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, 73, passed away in San Francisco, leaving a legacy of musical excellence and global influence.

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

Leading musicians of West Bengal on Monday mourned the death of Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, describing him as a humble artist despite being the last of the Mohicans in the world of classical music. The 73-year-old US-based musician,