--- title: "Tabla Collaborations & Live Music Performances in Mumbai" description: "Experience the rhythm of Punjab Gharana. Harmeet Singh offers professional tabla accompaniment for live concerts, fusion gigs, and studio recordings in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/with-gurus-legends-fellow-artists last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Musical Collaborations and Shared Stages Tribe Verified · Performing alongside Indian classical legends By [Harmeet Singh](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla) · Performs live across Mumbai and travels pan-India · ₹16K Per Performance (Approx. 2 Hours) (estimate) Part of [Live Tabla & Percussion Artist](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/gallery) Music is a dialogue. Here are some moments from my journey, featuring the legends who have guided me and the fellow artists I am proud to call my brothers. ## Photos and videos - ![A blessed evening seeking Ganpati darshan at the home of Sivamani sir and Runa didi. It was a warm and divine gathering with many respected artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3769c28-b05d-46c2-9d8f-f294cc87e67a) - ![With my Guru ji, Ustad Fazal Qureshi ji. His guidance is the light on my musical path, and I am forever grateful for his teachings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb0f29fc-7343-4533-a885-336f6807268d) - ![A moment of immense gratitude with the sitar legend, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan ji. To meet and receive blessings from such a master is a dream come true.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50ab3563-7ca9-42b4-8385-b6b8b305bcaf) - ![With the wonderful singer Kavita Seth ji. Her voice has a unique spiritual quality, and it was an honor to perform with her.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4aaf42da-e01e-4508-bbf1-0ad57bafbf6c) - ![With the Godfather of Indian Jazz, the great Louiz Banks sir. His contributions to music are immeasurable, and it was an honor to meet him.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4f34166-7d39-4e3d-912f-e9ba194e0307) - ![A group photo from the Ganpati celebrations at Sivamani sir's home. The musical family is a warm and supportive community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c7ff86e-ffe4-4c02-9427-feac054d5513) - ![Getting on the 'sam' (the first beat of the rhythmic cycle) with the boys. A candid, happy moment with my fellow musicians and friends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cc3abad-14e0-4bb9-9f0e-61bdc2fc8904) - ![A more formal group photo with my musical brothers. The bond we share makes the music we play even more special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3adce11-bbfb-45ca-8582-9838bc1f1627) - ![A snapshot from a recent recording session for a new song. I'm always excited to contribute my tabla to new musical projects in the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41963b64-1cbc-47fa-bfa5-7a089d069b91) - ![In the studio with the talented music director duo Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur. Studio work requires a different kind of precision and creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9b531a1-425a-45ab-a07e-351d6aa19737) - ![Travel diaries. Arriving in Hyderabad with my friend and fellow musician, Sarang. The life of a performing artist is full of travel and new experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ef514f9-4450-4e3f-8294-d8254012e40a) ## About With Gurus, Legends & Fellow Artists Getting on the 'sam' is about more than just timing; it is about deep listening. Whether I am in the studio with music directors or jamming at a baithak, my priority is finding that common rhythm with the artist, ensuring my tabla supports their melody without ever overpowering it. Collaboration in music is a two-way street. When I perform with a sitar player or a vocalist, my role is to breathe life into the composition, not just keep time. Trained in the Punjab Gharana style, I focus on the intricate interplay of bols (rhythmic syllables), but I am equally comfortable shifting gears to fit a modern fusion track or a high-energy DJ set. ### The Art of the Jam I do not see collaboration as just playing along. It is about understanding the mood of the room and the intent of the artist. When I work with fusion collectives or sitar legends, the process starts with a shared understanding of the track's structure. We discuss the 'nazaakat' (delicacy) required for classical pieces versus the raw energy needed for commercial sets. ### Studio vs Stage Studio sessions, like those I have done for film recordings, demand precision and a clean sound. You have to be meticulous with the microphone placement and the clarity of every note. Live performances, however, are about connecting with the audience and the other musicians on stage. The unpredictability of a live concert is where the magic happens, and that is where the bond with fellow artists becomes my biggest strength. If you are looking for a percussionist who respects the composition and brings a collaborative spirit to your project, let us talk. ## About Harmeet Singh I am Harmeet, a tabla player and a lifelong student of rhythm. Music is my way of connecting with people, and I am deeply grateful to the mentors and friends who have shared their journey with me. [See all of Harmeet Singh's services](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla) ## More from Live Tabla & Percussion Artist by Harmeet Singh - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/featured) - [Intimate Baithaks & Classical Recitals](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/intimate-baithaks-classical-recitals) - [Grand Stages & Music Festivals](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/grand-stages-music-festivals) - [Fusion & Percussion Ensembles](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/fusion-percussion-ensembles) - [Devotional & Gurbani Kirtan](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/devotional-gurbani-kirtan) - [The Art of Tabla: Solos & Practice](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/the-art-of-tabla-solos-practice) - [Upcoming & Past Performances](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/upcoming-past-performances) - [Additional Moments](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/additional-moments) ## More services by Harmeet Singh - [Studio Session Artist (Tabla & Percussion)](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/studio-session-artist-tabla-percussion) ## Similar work from other experts - [Tabla Collaborations with Legendary Indian Musicians](https://mytribe.in/debjitpatitundi/studio-recording-sessions/collaborations-with-musical-legends) by Debjit Patitundi · Studio Recording Sessions · Records at Studio Vibrations, Kolkata and travels across India - [Collaborative Tabla & Percussion Sessions](https://mytribe.in/tabla_beat_breaker/session-percussionist-for-recordings/with-industry-peers-family) by Atul Rohtagi · Session Percussionist for Recordings · Available for studio recordings across Delhi NCR and India - [Tabla Recording and Session Work](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/tabla-lessons/in-the-studio-recording-collaborations) by Surjeet Singh · Tabla Lessons · In-person classes in Mumbai and Delhi NCR - [Live Tabla Performances and Collaborative Jam Sessions](https://mytribe.in/tablaism/tabla-lessons/live-performances-collaborations) by Jasmehar Singh · Tabla Lessons · Online classes and in-person lessons across Delhi - [My Musical Lineage and Artistic Inspirations](https://mytribe.in/unmesh_banerjee/tabla-for-fusion-collaborative-projects/my-gurus-inspirations) by Unmesh Banerjee · Tabla for Fusion & Collaborative Projects · Remote collaborations available; Travels across India & Mumbai for live projects - [Moments, Collaborations, and Milestones in Rhythm](https://mytribe.in/this_is_tablagram/live-tabla-percussion-for-events/the-journey-the-people) by Tablagram · Live Tabla & Percussion for Events · Travels across Delhi NCR and pan-India for events ## Book To book Harmeet Singh, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Harmeet%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20collaborative%20work%20on%20mytribe%20and%20would%20love%20to%20discuss%20a%20musical%20project.)