Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain — who united musicians from diverse cultures and by doing so, shaped modern world music — died on Sunday in San Francisco. He was 73.

Zakir Hussain, an Indian classical musician who has been called 'the greatest tabla player of his generation,' has died at age 73 of lung disease.

Zakir Hussain, a prolific Indian musician known for playing the tabla, died on Sunday in San Francisco, his management company confirmed.He was 73. Tabla, a percussion instrument, is one of the ...

Zakir Hussain Personal Life. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Zakir Hussain was the son of renowned tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha. A child prodigy, he began performing at the age of seven and ...

Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951 in Mumbai's Mahim to legendary tabla master Ustad Allarakha, who was Ravi Shankar's longtime accompanist. Hussain had an inclination towards playing tabla ...

The tabla maestro passed away recently, on November 15, at the age of 73.Here's a little known story of how cricket dominated Zakir Hussain's dream in his childhood. However, like many young boys ...

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's deep connection with his instrument was evident in his words and music. He viewed his tabla as a companion, attributing his profound relationship to his father's ...

Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro and composer, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 73, confirmed his family. The legendary tabla virtuoso, renowned for his ...