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JAKARTA - Indian musician Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73. The tabla maestro died of lung disease, idioptic lung fibrosis (IPF), at a hospital in San Francisco, United States (US) on December 15.

The four-time departure of the Grammy winner is a sorrow for many musicians who know him. Not only international musicians, several Indonesian musicians also expressed their condolences.

Virtuoso guitar, John McLaughlin via Instagram shared a photo of his togetherness with Hussain, whom he described as one of the greatest musicians and figures India has ever produced.

"We share a lot of (momentum) - I'll miss you," McLaughlin wrote, citing an upload caption, Tuesday, December 17.

Two Indonesian musicians, Dewa Budjana and Indra Lesmana, also expressed their condolences through Instagram uploads.

"Rest in Love Ustad Zakir Hussain," wrote Dewa Budjana, showing a photo when meeting the maestro.

"Rest in Love Ustad. You are one of my musical inspirations," said Indra Lesmana via Instagram Story.

Although his name is not familiar with many music lovers, Zakir Hussain is so famous among musicians and true music lovers. Through his appearance, he changed tabla - a pair of drums used in Indian classic music - into a globally loved solo instrument.

Hussain, who was born in Mumbai on March 9, 1951, received direct direction from his father, Ustad Allarakha Khan, who is also a tabla maestro.

As a teenager, Hussain had the opportunity to appear with the legendary Indian singer and composer, Pandit Ravi totaling. At the age of 19, he even performed at more than 150 concerts in a year, both in India and abroad.

Along with its development, it contributes to the soundtracks of several films, appears solo, and collaborates with artists on the world stage.

On his 1992 album, 'Planet Drum', he and drummer Mickey Hart won the Grammys in the category "Best World Music Album". He also performed with legendary artists such as George Harrison of The Beatles,appropriate Yo-Yo Ma, and Van Morrison.

Hussain then earned seven Grammy nominations, winning four of them.


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