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.

Here’s a look at the late composer, who died on Sunday from complications arising from a chronic lung disease.

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,

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away on December 15, 2024, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. His death has saddened music lovers worldwide, as he was considered one of the greatest tabla players in history.

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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,

Tabla maestro and four-time Grammy award winner, Zakir Hussain who was the most timeless musician passed away on the 15th of December at the age of 73. He was getting treatment in a hospital in San Francisco and the cause of his illness was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Considered a national treasure in his homeland, the percussionist transcended genres and brought classical Indian music to a global audience.

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

Hussain was the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that is the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.

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