NEW DELHI (AP) — 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 Indian classical ...

Legendary tabla virtuoso and Shakti founder Zakir Hussain dies at 73 Hussain's career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide.

Item 1 of 2 India's tabla maestro Zakir Hussain plays tabla during a cultural programme in the eastern Indian city of Patna December 19, 2008. REUTERS/Krishna Murari Kishan/File Photo ...

New Delhi (AP) — 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.

NEW DELHI (AP) — 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.

Indian Tabla expert Zakir Hussain laughs during a press conference to announce a musical concert in Mumbai, India, on Dec 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Rajesh Nirgude, File) AP ...

NEW DELHI, Delhi — 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.