Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Story by the Associated Press 2 minute read Published 12:29 AM EST, Mon December 16, 2024 Zakir Hussain laughs during a press conference to announce a musical concert in Mumbai, India, on December 8, 2006. Rajesh Nirgude/AP New Delhi (AP) — 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 Indian classical music icon died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said in a statement. “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time,” the statement read. Hussain was the most recognizable ...
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