Zakir Hussain, a name that resonates with rhythm, mastery, and passion, has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Known globally as a virtuoso tabla player, Hussain was much more than just a musician;

His collaborators included John McLaughlin, Béla Fleck, Ravi Shankar, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma and members of the Grateful Dead.

Renowned Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. Hussain amassed numerous accolades in his long-standing career, including four Grammys out of seven total nominations. Following Hussain’s death,

Zakir Hussain, a prolific Indian musician known for playing the tabla, died Sunday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died. He was 73.

A tribute to Zakir Hussain by Dayanita Singh. Dayanita Singh started her career by photographing Zakir Hussain. Her first book was on the tabla virtuoso and published in 1986. She received the prestigious Hasselblad Award in 2022,