--- title: "Featured Tabla & Pakhavaj Performances by Divyanshu Kumar" description: "Discover my featured tabla and pakhavaj performances, from studio recordings to live classical concerts in Delhi. Expert percussion for your music projects." canonical: https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/featured last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Featured Tabla and Pakhavaj Performances Tribe Verified · Performed at All India Radio and festivals. By [Divyanshu Kumar](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla) · Recording sessions at studios across Delhi NCR · ₹5,500 Per Song (estimate) Part of [Studio Session Artist](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/gallery) A collection of my most cherished musical journeys, from intimate studio sessions to live stage performances with maestros. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is where the magic happens. In the studio, I feel a deep connection with my pakhavaj, letting the rhythm flow. This video captures me during a recording session, completely absorbed in the music, crafting a rela in Chautaal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/efa92a27-fe4f-4369-8e24-a74178efe60f) - [Video: Before any recording, I take time to warm up. This short video shows me practicing a complex rhythm pattern in Mishra Jaati. It is a crucial part of my process to ensure every take is precise and full of soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/184b8c4c-cfd6-4994-ae52-f86778b38767) - ![A blessed recording session at All India Radio, Akashwani Bhawan. Here I am providing tabla accompaniment for the gifted sitar player, Shri Prasenjit Ray Ji. These professional recordings for broadcast are a core part of my work as a session artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad4c4e4d-d4ab-4d81-9941-576cf13ad549) - ![On stage at the Debadhara Festival in Delhi. Performing live is a different kind of energy. This photo captures a moment of joy and concentration as I accompany a performance, connecting with the audience through the language of the tabla.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b56e2cdd-f006-4c77-943c-fb9771d043f5) - ![A close look at my hands on the tabla. For me, every touch and every beat is a form of expression. This is the heart of my craft, where years of practice and dedication come together to create rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c539ae0c-2a39-49bc-9a1f-6538a45cebd2) - ![Here I am with my pakhavaj, an ancient and powerful percussion instrument. Its deep, resonant sound is perfect for traditional dhrupad compositions and devotional music, and I am grateful to carry its legacy forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1db6a03c-a7cc-43d7-986c-fab9414df65d) - ![A moment I will cherish forever. The legendary Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Subhalakshmi Mam praising my solo performance. To receive such kind words from the masters is the greatest blessing an artist can ask for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c365d0e-7193-4399-a5c0-fae7facf303a) ## About Featured Whether it is the specific tensioning of the Pakhavaj for a Dhrupad recital or tuning the Tabla's Dayan to the exact root key of your vocal track, I focus on the micro-details of rhythm. My recording process starts with a warm-up session and a deep listen to your composition's mood, ensuring the taal supports the singer rather than overpowering the melody. My journey with percussion is a constant offering of Gurukripa. In the studio, I treat every track as a performance rather than a grid-aligned file. I specialize in both Tabla and Pakhavaj, working across genres from traditional Hindustani Classical and Ghazal mehfils to contemporary fusion projects. For producers and composers, I bring AIR-graded expertise. I ensure the Tabla Dayan is tuned perfectly to your track's root key, and I am meticulous about mic placement for that crisp 'Syahi' sound. If we are recording a fusion piece, I layer the deep, earth-shaking bass of the Pakhavaj with the sharp, high-frequency articulation of the Tabla to create a full soundscape. On stage, my approach is different. It is about Jugalbandi and reading the lead artist's energy. I have had the privilege of sharing the stage with legendary musicians at venues like the Debadhara Festival in Delhi, and I carry those lessons into every new collaboration. Whether you need a solo piece for your album or rhythmic accompaniment for a live concert, let us connect and see how we can bring the right rhythm to your music. ## About Divyanshu Kumar Music is my life, and the tabla is where I find my own rhythm. I feel blessed to share my craft through recordings and live performances, always trying to stay true to the teachings of my gurus. [See all of Divyanshu Kumar's services](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla) ## More from Studio Session Artist by Divyanshu Kumar - [Studio & Recording Sessions](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/studio-recording-sessions) - [Live Performances & Concerts](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/live-performances-concerts) - [Collaborations with Musical Legends](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/collaborations-with-musical-legends) - [Awards & Recognition](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/awards-recognition) - [Instrument Showcase: Tabla & Pakhavaj](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/instrument-showcase-tabla-pakhavaj) - [Behind the Scenes & Rehearsals](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/behind-the-scenes-rehearsals) ## More services by Divyanshu Kumar - [Tabla & Pakhavaj Instruction](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/tabla-pakhavaj-instruction) - [Live Tabla & Pakhavaj Performance](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance) ## Similar work from other experts - [Tabla Performances and Studio Artistry](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/studio-recording-session-work/featured) by Surjeet Singh · Studio Recording & Session Work · Travels to studios across Mumbai and Delhi NCR - [Authentic Delhi Gharana Tabla Performances](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music/live-tabla-performance/featured) by Sangeetika School of Music · Live Tabla Performance · Travels for live performances across India - [Tabla Recording and Live Rhythm Performances](https://mytribe.in/unmesh_banerjee/studio-session-tabla-recording/featured) by Unmesh Banerjee · Studio & Session Tabla Recording · Remote recording available worldwide; Studio sessions in Mumbai & travels across India - [Featured Tabla Performances and Collaborations](https://mytribe.in/tejovrush/live-tabla-performance/featured) by Tejovrush Joshi · Live Tabla Performance · Available for performances across India and online - [Professional Tabla & Dholak Studio Sessions](https://mytribe.in/tabla_beat_breaker/session-percussionist-for-recordings/featured) by Atul Rohtagi · Session Percussionist for Recordings · Available for studio recordings across Delhi NCR and India - [The Rhythmic World of Tablagram](https://mytribe.in/this_is_tablagram/tabla-percussion-lessons/featured) by Tablagram · Tabla & Percussion Lessons · Online classes worldwide and in-person at academy in Delhi NCR ## Book To book Divyanshu Kumar, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Namaste%20Divyanshu%20ji%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20featured%20work%20on%20mytribe%20and%20would%20love%20to%20discuss%20a%20project.%20Can%20we%20talk%20about%20a%20recording%20session%3F)