Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in the US on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the loss, praising Hussain's revolutionary impact on Indian classical music and his ability to connect diverse genres. Hussain's illustrious career included collaborations with renowned musicians across the globe, leaving a lasting legacy on the world music scene.
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