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. The Indian classical music icon died on Sunday from chronic lung disease at a hospital in San Francisco on Sunday, his family said in a statement.
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“His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time,” the statement read.
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