--- title: "Tabla Accompaniment for Ghazal & Vocal Mehfils in Delhi NCR" description: "Experienced tabla player for ghazal mehfils, classical vocal concerts, and private baithaks. Professional rhythmic accompaniment services across Delhi NCR." canonical: https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/ghazal-vocal-mehfils last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Tabla Accompaniment for Ghazal & Vocal Mehfils Tribe Verified · AIR-graded artist for vocal accompaniment By [Divyanshu Kumar](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla) · Performs at venues across Delhi NCR and travels pan-India · ₹6,500 Per Performance (estimate) Part of [Live Tabla & Pakhavaj Performance](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/gallery) Experienced rhythmic support for ghazals, classical vocal concerts, and intimate baithaks across Delhi NCR. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Accompanying a soulful ghazal rendition in an intimate house mehfil, ending with some fast-paced 'Laggis'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20461df7-060c-4fd9-b99d-cfb38cd7bf89) - [Video: Playing a fast-paced Drut Ektaal composition during a Jasrangi concert with wonderful vocalists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39f8da5b-f905-4667-b680-e92eb06b64f5) - [Video: A beautiful moment from a concert, providing tabla accompaniment for a rendition of Raag Jog.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f57a1624-bb45-434d-9fb2-333734ae02af) - [Video: Playing a lively 'laggi' section for a favorite ghazal during a concert in Ranchi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c9c4bb7-dcf3-4387-a41e-2fdd0c7bc2a4) - [Video: A clip from a cozy ghazal mehfil in the beautiful hills of Bir, Himachal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4c3378f-5b59-4dc2-8da7-a8574bc91ee0) - ![A picture from a beautiful Ghazal Mehfil, sharing the stage with talented vocalists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b377bb4b-8495-448f-9b5a-5788f42decb4) - ![Another moment from the same intimate ghazal evening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13b6b4cb-fb24-4b25-8eec-7d66bcba8e7d) - ![The joy of creating music together in a close-knit setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4fd85dd-f9b2-44f0-992e-6ae2d69859d2) - ![A candid shot while accompanying a singer during a house concert.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/329945e2-2926-4b8f-bb95-b29240ceb436) - ![The full ensemble on stage for a vocal concert organized by Debadhara Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad5833ac-5122-4bb4-b93c-a3fe607a3db2) - ![A different angle of our performance at the Debadhara Delhi concert.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c736f6e7-ea27-48f1-a259-5f7a28643d8c) - ![A wide shot of the stage during a beautiful vocal performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9bce67b-c356-411b-8e60-01a842a12598) - ![A moment of immense privilege, accompanying Pt. Shrinivas Joshi, son of the legendary Pt. Bhimsen Joshi ji.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d326aa3-7f1c-46c8-a60b-9778b29702a7) - ![Listening intently to Pt. Shrinivas Joshi ji during our performance in Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53af048f-050d-4a8f-a1b9-4d36b1756a33) - ![A moment of reverence and gratitude on stage with a master vocalist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae29fd71-941a-4cd7-b5a1-69ac74aa23dd) - ![Performing with Dr. Puspashree Mishra ji at a prestigious concert by Debadhara Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecd11789-b2bf-473b-9217-b440e4a458e1) - ![Pictures from 'Shaam E Sukhan', a musical evening of ghazals and poetry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56dcac0c-185d-49b3-b8cf-ea4ea0944698) - ![Sharing a smile with fellow artists during the 'Shaam E Sukhan' performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9ec7d41-964a-444d-9649-2b152769cfa1) - ![The poster for 'Shaam-e-Sukhan', a musical evening of Ghazals & Poetry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cadc2cc-9a06-4ff9-80d1-5fd708cd5c73) - ![On stage at the popular music venue Depot 48 for a Ghazal mehfil.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e6aaa0a-bdb9-4bd5-b1ab-533b4b0156bd) - ![The wonderful and engaged audience at our Depot 48 ghazal night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccfadf5b-37bd-48d3-b16c-7e1d14f74f52) - ![A candid moment of interaction with the vocalist during the performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9e25819-65b0-440f-bc7f-1973a1b049ec) - ![The full band setup for our ghazal mehfil at Depot 48.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/260e5a7d-e588-49f4-929d-71ae74bb1136) - ![A group photo with the talented artists after a successful show at Depot 48.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34a514c0-671d-4168-bf66-402cc71b3ca4) - ![A wide shot of the beautifully decorated stage for 'Mehfil Unplugged' in Ranchi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84d8ceac-a9ae-4db6-a92c-23c681546be1) - ![The packed auditorium for our concert in Ranchi, Jharkhand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5838f8ba-a1b1-4a83-b7d2-1e4c8b63f400) - ![A beautiful moment of musical connection on stage with the vocalist and guitarist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ddf5efd9-3e7b-40a6-b2e3-95e6c659ae9f) - ![Another view of our trio performance at 'Mehfil Unplugged'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76d55840-68d8-49a9-8027-006811fd20be) - [Video: The promotional poster for a live show with Akanksha Grover and other talented musicians.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9a47eac-f6df-40a7-801f-d48ffa5acd92) - ![A true blessing to perform with Dr. Meeta Pandit Ji at a Baithak for Holi Utsav.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b94f939d-0ce7-4945-b274-284737ff2a3b) - ![Accompanying the renowned Dr. Meeta Pandit Ji during an intimate Holi concert.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f87ff2f7-ddd5-407e-b952-ac638eb0c800) - ![A post-performance picture with Dr. Meeta Pandit Ji and a fellow musician.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/392364e5-6271-4d32-a9f5-b1405191a3a8) - ![The appreciative audience at the Sahitya AajTak event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8272aa70-f49e-4634-b3fb-276a6b2368ee) - ![Focused on the rhythm during our performance at Sahitya AajTak.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc142bbc-5f7f-4e43-95f0-48fbc989355f) - ![The full band on the grand stage of Sahitya AajTak.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80b22599-6507-4c9f-8c0d-47c1d6975374) - ![The audience capturing moments from our performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18446ec1-4756-4273-89b5-89eda67f700c) - ![A close-up shot from the Sahitya AajTak performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/150af1d2-ae1a-4d93-9526-c845a0812b50) - ![A cherished memory from a mehfil in Bangalore with a wonderful team of artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa7a41d8-298e-4511-8bbf-4733bd82da7e) - ![Sharing a laugh on stage during our Bangalore concert.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f98f3db-9353-4f84-ae37-586ce7fa9ded) - ![A close-up of the musical interaction during the Bangalore mehfil.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4524dee-4f26-497a-8f6b-129723229369) - ![Deep in the music, accompanying a beautiful vocal piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54adf41a-75e4-4031-bab8-086d7c7a9023) - ![The joy of performing together for a live audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f24d10c-f568-4595-8872-003a254e9321) - ![A fun and intimate performance at Hidden Gem in Bir, Himachal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/732bce90-5243-42e6-bfdf-ce90008451ca) - ![The full trio on stage at the Hidden Gem cafe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9123497-9bd3-4105-9a76-eabb2e226101) - ![Another view of our performance in the serene environment of Bir.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfcee0d7-0b44-4f73-9241-9ddd3ad1022b) - ![A candid moment of interaction with the vocalist between songs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6423371-6f6a-4326-964c-5e341864f2bd) - ![On stage at the Sahitya AajTak event in Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51f9cde0-e5ca-42b4-9928-0100e12f16f2) - ![The full band performing for a large audience at Sahitya AajTak.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33365f9b-3137-4b9c-8237-ccd7b0b3b7ba) - ![A group photo with the team and organizers at the AajTak event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44abc965-7183-46e0-b91b-d4dcdaaef6e5) - ![Performing at IIT Roorkee, bringing ghazals to a young and enthusiastic audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/944008df-03e3-406d-8c01-47b05358032e) - ![Another shot from the concert at IIT Roorkee.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16b224fc-6792-4a4d-a589-d0e08a207bd5) - ![The trio on stage at the prestigious IIT Roorkee campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0c4af85-eae9-46c2-ba1b-4f248e478a31) - ![Performing Kirtan on the holy occasion of Gurupurab.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2c2d116-1865-4f22-83a9-cf96adbe5380) ## About Ghazal & Vocal Mehfils Good accompaniment is all about listening. I do not just play the tabla; I follow the vocalist’s breath and the lyrics, knowing exactly when to stay quiet and when to fill the space with a delicate 'laggi'. My role is to lift the singer’s performance, ensuring the rhythm enhances the emotion of the ghazal rather than distracting from it. ### The Art of Sangat In my years of performing, I have learned that the tabla is a dialogue. Whether we are sitting in a formal auditorium or a cozy house baithak, the goal is always the same: to create a foundation that allows the vocalist to express themselves freely. I approach every vocal concert with a focus on 'sangat' (accompaniment), where the beat serves the song. ### My Approach to Performance I specialize in Hindustani classical and semi-classical forms, including ghazals, thumris, and khayals. My training in the Delhi and Farukhabad gharanas gives me a repertoire that is both subtle and dynamic. - **Pre-Performance:** I always arrive 45 to 60 minutes early to ensure the tabla is perfectly tuned to the vocalist's scale and to acclimate the instruments to the venue's temperature. - **Sound Check:** I am experienced with both traditional mic setups and contact microphones, ensuring the percussion is balanced against the singer's voice and the harmonium. - **Adaptability:** Every singer has a different style. Some prefer a steady, unobtrusive beat, while others enjoy a more interactive, playful rhythm. I make it a point to discuss the flow of the setlist beforehand so we are on the same page. ### Why Book Me? - **AIR Graded Artist:** Recognised for technical proficiency and stage experience. - **Versatility:** Comfortable in everything from quiet, intimate mehfils to high-energy fusion sets. - **Professionalism:** I bring my own performance cushions (gaddi) and stability rings, so you do not need to worry about the setup. I am based in Delhi NCR and am happy to travel for performances. If you are organizing a vocal music event, I would be honoured to contribute the rhythm. ## About Divyanshu Kumar I believe the tabla is meant to support, not dominate. Whether it's a ghazal mehfil or a classical baithak, my focus is always on the vocalist’s expression and the mood of the raag. Everything I do comes from the blessings of my gurus. 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