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.

Zakir Hussain, whose "dancing fingers" made him one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and who became a major force in contemporary world music, has died.

Annual musical event Bansuri Utsav will pay homage to renowned tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain in its upcoming edition next month, the organisers announced on Thursday

Here's how much wealth legendary tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain left for his wife, Antonia Minnecola and their kids, Isabella Qureshi and Anisa Qureshi. Here's what we know so far!

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 musical icon died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,

Zakir Hussain, virtuoso of the tabla instrument and a towering figure in Indian classical music, died on Dec. 15 of chronic lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, at a hospital in San Francisco. He was 73.

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died NEW DELHI -- Zakir Hussain, one of India's most ...

India mourned the loss of iconic figures in 2024, including Ratan Tata, Zakir Hussain, and more whose contributions spanned business, music, and culture.

The post featured a touching black-and-white photograph of Zakir holding hands with his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa and Isabella Qureshi. The caption, “Always together in love,” reflected the bond the family shared and the love that remains even after his departure.

Noted personalities who passed away in 2024 include former foreign ministers K. Natwar Singh and S.M. Krishna, former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, and cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad.

Several renowned personalities passed away in 2024, leaving a void not only in the industry but also in the hearts of their fans.

Zakir Hussain, the exuberant maestro of tabla who once called the instrument his 'mate, brother and friend' and embodied the universality of music in his 60-year career, died in a San Francisco hospital early Monday.