The Grammy-award-winning musician helped bring Indian classical music to a global audience and collaborated with musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and George Harrison

Considered a national treasure in his homeland, the percussionist transcended genres and brought classical Indian music to a global audience.

Zakir Hussain, a prolific Indian musician known for playing the tabla, died Sunday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain, who has got everyone impressed with his rhythm, breathed his last in San Francisco on5

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital, his family confirmed. Hussain had been battling complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and spent two weeks in the hospital, including time in intensive care, before peacefully passing away at 4 PM.

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain was admitted in the ICU in a San Francisco hospital for last two weeks due to heart and lung-related ailments.

Prominent leaders including President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Modi expressed their condolences over the death of iconic tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. He passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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