Zakir Hussain, legendary Indian tabla musician, dies aged 73

Zakir Hussain, a renowned Indian classical musician, died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. He was 73 years old. He received widespread recognition for his work, including being a four-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. His family acknowledged his significant impact on the music world as a teacher, mentor, and educator, having transformed the tabla into a globally popular solo instrument.