Photos: Zakir Hussain, the life of tabla player Peerless in images

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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:


title="Zakir Hussain with his father and guru Ustad Alla Rakha " />

Zakir Hussain with his father and guru Ustad Alla Rakha
Photo Credit: Instagram/@zakirhq9



title="A young Zakir Hussain with his wife and kathak dancer Antonia Minnecola " />

A young Zakir Hussain with his wife and kathak dancer Antonia Minnecola
Photo Credit: Instagram/@zakirhq9



title="Zakir Hussain (left) with his mentor and a pioneer in Indian classical music Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma (right)" />

Zakir Hussain (left) with his mentor and a pioneer in Indian classical music Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma (right)
Photo Credit: Instagram/@zakirhq9



title="Zakir Hussain with Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj" />

Zakir Hussain with Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj
Photo Credit: Instagram/@zakirhq9



title="Zakir Hussain with legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar" />

Zakir Hussain with legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar
Photo Credit: X/@ZakirHtabla