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title: "Akram Khan Tabla Player – Ajrada Gharana & Hindustani Classical Music - mytribe"
description: "Hire Akram Khan tabla player for live classical performances, Ajrada Gharana recitals, and tabla workshops. Elevate your event with authentic Hindustani music and expert music education."
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last_updated: 2024-12-20
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# Akram Khan

As a tabla player from the Ajrada Gharana, I am dedicated to sharing its rich tradition through solo recitals, accompaniment, and workshops.

## Services

### [Live Classical Tabla Performances](https://mytribe.in/akramtablaofficial/live-classical-tabla-performances)

Performs live at events across India

Typically ₹40K-2L per performance (60-90 minutes) (estimate)

- ![This is a moment of deep concentration during a performance at The Bhavan in London. The camera, in the hands of the talented Shri Saleel Tambe ji, captured the very soul of the beat. I am grateful for such powerful memories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bda708a-4d66-41b5-977f-baea3322e528)
- [Video: Here is a short glimpse of a tabla solo recital I performed in honour of the great Sitar maestro, Ustad Bale Khan Sahab. In this piece, I am presenting a beautiful Qaida, a traditional composition of my Ajrada Gharana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76d5e6c9-94f8-46f6-ab8a-69e22009a949)
- ![Sharing the stage with a maestro like Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan is always a lesson in itself. This was a beautiful, melodious evening where our instruments spoke to each other, a true joy for any musician.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1904bd0-1a70-48f1-a14d-14decce77426)
- ![A smile during a performance is a sign that the audience and the artist are connected as one. This was captured during a tabla duet, a moment of pure happiness in the flow of rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90f39bb0-a8e3-4def-91b6-edd271ffd6fa)
- [Video: It was a great privilege to accompany the legendary Begum Parveen Sultana ji at this musical evening at Nehru Park. Providing the rhythmic foundation for a voice like hers is a responsibility I cherish deeply.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12c99cab-120c-48f6-90cb-f25ed0bb6f9c)
- ![I am looking forward to this historic tabla duet, a Jugalbandi performance with the renowned Pandit Sanju Sahai ji. It will be an honour to share the stage and create a rhythmic dialogue between the Benares and Ajrada gharanas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea60d84a-0985-4fc0-ba60-6468a5aed8e6)
- ![The joy of music is something that comes from within. This photograph captures a moment of 'lutf' or pure enjoyment during a solo performance, where the music simply takes over.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33cb68b4-830f-410b-bdb9-436b6b76564a)
- [Video: The role of a tabla player in accompaniment is to listen and respond. Here, I share some thoughts on how to improvise and match the patterns of a lead instrumentalist, a key aspect of the art of 'sangat'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/392164fc-9ce8-44e6-88aa-6f6346d5daa8)

### [Tabla Workshops & Masterclasses](https://mytribe.in/akramtablaofficial/tabla-workshops-and-masterclasses)

Classes at Laxmi Nagar studio; conducts workshops across India

Typically ₹1,500-7,000 per participant per day (estimate)

- [Video: In this video, I share a professional tip for tabla players on the art of accompaniment. A good tabla player must listen closely and improvise a pattern that complements the main artist, landing perfectly on the beat to create a truly suitable and beautiful piece of music. This is a key part of my tabla improvisation lessons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/392164fc-9ce8-44e6-88aa-6f6346d5daa8)
- [Video: A short glimpse from a tabla solo recital during the birth centenary celebration for the legendary Ustad Allarakha. It is always a profound experience to perform compositions from the masters and feel the energy of the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fe0af05-10a8-4507-892c-a4dff0b9c55a)
- ![This is a poster from my 'Ajrada Rhythms' workshop at the Chinmaya Naada Bindu Gurukula. In these sessions, students get a chance to delve deep into the artistry of the Ajrada Gharana, learning traditional compositions and the delicate art of improvisation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c990d39c-b9c1-4fae-8af9-03be08a634de)
- ![I am looking forward with great happiness to my upcoming UK tour. It is a saubhagya, a great fortune, to be invited to perform and conduct a workshop in London, Reading, and other cities. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my music with friends and lovers of art there.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d329e6c-3bee-4c3d-b8b5-934f1c26f9d4)
- ![This poster announces our Guru Purnima celebration, a sacred day where we seek the blessings of our gurus. The event includes a Ganda Bandhan ceremony, which is the formal acceptance of a student into the Guru-Shishya Parampara for long-term discipleship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6159ece2-e506-460a-9d84-0fae54a40789)
- ![A moment captured during my performance at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra ji Festival in Bhubaneswar. I feel truly honoured and grateful for the love and respect shown by the audience and the organizers. Performing at such prestigious events is always a blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7d6f76c-5fb6-45ef-ab26-b5efa869afdb)
- ![It was a great honour to be present at the Guru Purnima celebration in Mumbai for the legend, Ustad Allah Rakha Khan Sahab. Here I am with the great maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain ji and my talented disciple, Zuheb. Witnessing so many great artists was a memorable experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b060ab0-c19e-461f-a8c5-39310bcced3f)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Aadaab, I’m Akram Khan. Mausiki is my jaan (life). Born in Ajrada Gharana, son of Ustad Hashmat Ali Khan, I grew up with tabla rhythms echoing everywhere. Guru Purnima is always special - I remember my gurus, their blessings. Started Tabla Academy so this legacy lives on, passing it to my son Zargham too. My father’s journey in 'Mausiqi Meri Manzil' inspires me daily. Yeh hai mera safar, mera riwaaz (This is my journey, my tradition).

### My work

- **Tabla Performances & Recitals**: I play solo tabla recitals, duets, and accompany Hindustani classical artists. Each show is different, every beat is alive.
- **Ajrada Gharana Style**: My tabla follows Ajrada Gharana’s unique qaidas, relas, and old compositions. I keep this tradition alive in every performance.
- **Art of Accompaniment**: When I play with other musicians, it’s like a baatcheet (conversation). Improvising on the spot, matching their mood, making music flow.
- **Workshops & Collaborations**: I teach tabla improvisation workshops, share the stage with legends, and help students dive into the cultural side of tabla.