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Coverage dated December 15, 2024

Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

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

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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

  2. The Guardian

    Zakir Hussain, legendary Indian tabla musician, dies aged 73 (opens The Guardian)

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    The classical musician, who performed with George Harrison and Van Morrison, died in a San Francisco hospital on Sunday

  3. Time

    Indian Classical Musician Zakir Hussain Dies at 73 (opens Time)

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    Hussain was the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that is the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Tabla player brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with greats like former Beatle George Harrison.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Zakir Hussain, legendary Indian musician dies at 73 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Hussain earned global acclaim as one of the greatest tabla players of his generation. In a career spanning over six decades, he was instrumental in introducing a fusion of Indian classical and jazz.

  6. Wyoming Public Media

    Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73 (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Hussain's career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    India: Legendary musician Zakir Hussain dies at 73 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Hussain earned global acclaim as one of the greatest tabla players of his generation. In a career spanning over six decades, he was instrumental in introducing a fusion of Indian classical and jazz.

  8. Variety

    Zakir Hussain, Grammy-Winning Indian Musician, Dies at 73 (opens Variety)

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    Zakir Hussain, revered Indian classical musician and four-time Grammy winner, died Dec. 15. He was 73.

  9. Digital Journal

    Indian tabla drum maestro Zakir Hussain dies aged 73 (opens Digital Journal)

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    Indian musician Zakir Hussain, a four-time Grammy award winner credited with turning tabla drums into an instrument loved globally, has died at the age of

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