Tabla Performances & Live Music Collaborations

A complex rhythmic experiment from a live concert: playing Teentaal, a 16-beat cycle, within the framework of Jhaptaal, a 10-beat cycle. These advanced concepts are part of the creative exploration in Indian classical music.

Performing a 'Khanda Jati' composition, which is based on a pattern of 5 beats. This was part of a tabla solo recital, where I explored different rhythmic patterns and compositions from my gharana.

Here I am playing a triplet composition in Teentaal by the great Acharya Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh ji. Learning and performing the works of different legends is essential for a well-rounded tabla education.

An immortal composition of Ustad Habibuddin Khan Sahab, played during a solo concert in Kolkata. It is an honor to present these timeless pieces, which form the rich repertoire of the tabla.

This is a famous composition by Ustad Amir Hussain Khan Sahab, another legend of the Farukhabad Gharana. His contributions are a deep well of knowledge that I love sharing with my students.

A triplet composition in Teentaal by my Guruji, Pandit Subhankar Banerjee ji, from a recent solo recital. The interplay between the tabla and the harmonium lehra creates a captivating rhythmic dialogue.

In Bengal, the sound of the 'Dhaak' drum is synonymous with Durga Puja. Here, I am presenting a composition by my Guruji that adapts the energetic folk rhythms of the Dhaak for the tabla.

This is a rare and unique 'Anaghat' composition by my Guruji. 'Anaghat' refers to rhythmic patterns that start before the main beat, creating a challenging and exciting syncopation.

A practice session with my dear friend and sitar player Samanwaya Sarkar da. The chemistry between a tabla player and a lead instrumentalist is crucial for a successful duet.