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Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla maestro, passed away at 73. He succumbed to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His contributions to the field of tabla playing were immense, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Legendary tabla player Zakir Hussain, known for revolutionizing Indian classical music, passed away peacefully in San Francisco at the age of 73. He had been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease, and was in intensive care before his condition worsened. Born in 1951 to renowned tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain grew up surrounded by music. By the age of seven, he was already performing on stage. Over his six-decade-long career, he mesmerized audiences worldwide with his rhythmic magic, making the...