Live Tabla & Pakhavaj Performance
Available across India
I perform live tabla and pakhavaj for concerts, dance events, and private functions, adapting my playing to fit classical, fusion, or folk styles and collaborating with other artists as needed.
Pricing Guide
Classical Accompaniment (Sangat)
Artist & Gear
- Artist: Divyanshu Kumar (AIR Graded).
- Instrument: 1 Concert-Grade Tabla Pair (Dayan & Bayan) OR 1 Pakhavaj.
- Seating: Includes personal performance cushion (Gaddi) and stability rings.
Performance Specs
- Duration: Up to 3 hours total (including sound check).
- Arrival: 45-60 minutes prior to start for instrument climate acclimation and tuning.
- Scope: Standard repertoire for Hindustani Classical Ragas, Thumri, Dadra, or Kathak footwork.
Logistics
- Travel: Local travel within Delhi NCR included.
- Audio: Includes frequency balancing for 2-mic setup.
Solo Classical Recital
Performance Scope
- Format: Solo percussion as the lead instrument.
- Content: Peshkar, Kaida, Rela, and Chakradars (Delhi & Farukhabad styles).
- Engagement: Includes verbal recitation (Padhant) of compositions for audience interaction.
Technical Setup
- Sound Check: Dedicated 60-minute session before doors open.
- Tuning: Primary Tabla set tuned to specific recital scale; optional second Dayan for tonal variety.
- Coordination: Pre-gig alignment with Lehra accompanist on Taal and speed (Lehra artist fee excluded).
Visuals
- Attire: Premium Silk or heavy Cotton Kurta ensemble for center-stage presentation.
Corporate & Wedding Fusion
Event Format
- Duration: Up to 4 hours total availability.
- Sets: Performance in sets (e.g., 3 sets of 45 minutes).
- Style: Upbeat Jugalbandi fusion or Ambient Classical background music.
Versatility
- Jamming: Ability to improvise live with DJs, Guitarists, or Keyboardists present at the venue.
- Audio: Experienced with contact microphones and banquet hall audio systems.
Commercial Standards
- Look: Designer-style ethnic wear suitable for G20-style or luxury wedding decor.
- Commercial Terms: Rate covers waiting time between sets.
About Live Tabla & Pakhavaj Performance
My Connection with Rhythm
Music is more than sound for me - it's my prayer, my joy, and honestly, my way of staying grounded. Every time I play, it's with Gurukripa and Mahadev’s blessings. I’m not the hero here, the instruments are.
What I Play
- Tabla: Super versatile, brings out everything from complex classical to Bollywood fusion. Emotions, stories, all in the beats.
- Pakhavaj: Big, deep sound. Feels ancient, especially in spiritual or classical settings.
How I Perform
I shape my shows for the vibe you want. Sometimes it’s a straight-up tabla solo recital - all about the intricate taals. Other times, I jump in as the rhythmic backbone for vocalists, dancers, or other instrumentalists. I genuinely love a good jugalbandi fusion concert with sitar, flute, or even guitar.
- Classical concerts, mehfils, house baithaks
- Ghazal mehfil tabla sets
- Kathak and dance events (pakhavaj accompaniment for Kathak is a personal favourite)
- Weddings, private parties, or even corporate gigs
My Style
I play Hindustani classical, semi-classical, world music, devotional, folk, and the occasional Bollywood set. I’m always up for new collaborations.
Every show, big or small, is a gift. Shukriya for the chance to share my music. Har Har Mahadev!
Meet your Expert
Divyanshu Kumar
21 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Namaste dosto! Main Divyanshu hoon. Music hi mera sab kuch hai - tabla aur pakhavaj ki taal mein hi meri zindagi hai. Varanasi ki Ganga par pehli baar bajaya tha, boat hil rahi thi, par Shiv ji ka ashirwad tha - bas bajata gaya. All India Radio ki grading, ya Faculty of Music mein padhana, sab ek blessing hai. Guru ki kripa hai, aur aap sabka pyaar bhi. Shukriya, dil se.
My Work
Tabla & Pakhavaj Performances - I play for solo shows, classical concerts, ghazal mehfils, and dance events. Rhythm and soul, always.
Music Teaching - I teach tabla and pakhavaj to beginners and anyone wanting to learn. No shortcuts, just real practice.
Collaborations & Accompaniment - Love jamming with vocalists, sitar, flute, violin artists. Each show, every jugalbandi, is a new journey.