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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who died in a San Francisco-based hospital after suffering from a chronic lung disease, was laid to rest on Thursday. Hussain, the son of the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha, revolutionised the instrument, taking it beyond the confines of classical music to other forms, including jazz and Western classical. In the 1990s, the tabla maestro became …

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. In his career spanning six decades, the musician worked with several renowned international and Indian artistes, but it was his 1973 musical project with English guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar, and percussionist TH 'Vikku' Vinayakram that brought together Indian classical and elements of …

Zakir Hussain: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco at the age of 73, his family has confirmed. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," Hussain's family said. Zakir Hussain Won Three Grammy Awards In 2024 Hussain has received four Grammy Awards in his …