Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain's family shared a heartfelt Instagram post following his passing in San Francisco due to lung disease. The post features an undated photo and has garnered significant engagement.

Zakir Hussain bid adieu to the world on December 16 due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73. He was laid to rest at the Fernwood cemetery in San Francisco on Thursday.

Renowned Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. Hussain amassed numerous accolades in his long-standing career, including four Grammys out of seven total nominations. Following Hussain’s death,

Hussain was the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that is the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.

Here’s a look at the late composer, who died on Sunday from complications arising from a chronic lung disease.

Zakir Hussain, whose "dancing fingers" made him one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and who became a major force in contemporary world music, has died.

Indian musician Zakir Hussain, a four-time Grammy award winner credited with turning tabla drums into an instrument loved globally, has died at the age of 73, officials said Monday.

Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, passed away in San Francisco on December 15 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His family shared a touch

Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco; family shares heartfelt tribute, fans and musicians honor his legacy.

After Zakir Hussain's demise, his family shared a touching post on his Instagram. The post featured a black-and-white photo of his hands with his family. The legend passed away at 73 due to lung disease.