Zakir Hussain, Peerless Tabla Player's Life In Pictures

The magic of his dexterous fingers on tabla echoed through the world of music, both Indian classical and jazz, transcending genres and borders. Rightfully considered one of India's best percussionists, Zakir Hussain died today in the US at 73, leaving behind an irreparable void in the world of music. 

Here's a brief look at his life through pictures with some other legends:

Zakir Hussain with his father and guru Ustad Alla Rakha
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A young Zakir Hussain with his wife and kathak dancer Antonia Minnecola
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Zakir Hussain (left) with his mentor and a pioneer in Indian classical music Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma (right)
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Zakir Hussain with Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj
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Zakir Hussain with legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar
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