Legendary tabla maestro
Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was hospitalized in San Francisco for the past two weeks.
Zakir Hussain voted "sexiest man"
In 1994, Zakir Hussain was voted the "sexiest man" by women readers of the Indian magazine Gentleman, outshining iconic contenders like Amitabh Bachchan.
Indian classical music
Zakir Hussain's collaborations with international musicians like Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Mickey Hart brought Indian classical music to global audiences.
Zakir Hussain's achievements
Zakir Hussain's remarkable achievements include four Grammy Awards and three civilian honours: the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and most recently, the Padma Vibhushan in 2023
Zakir collaborated with legends
Throughout his career, Zakir collaborated with music legends like Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, Yo-Yo Ma, John McLaughlin, and George Harrison.
Zakir Hussain born in Mumbai
Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, and was the son of the renowned tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha.
Zakir Hussain's musical legacy
Zakir Hussain's remarkable musical legacy, spanning six decades, brought Indian classical music to the world and inspired countless musicians across genres
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