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

Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73.The musical icon died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,

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