--- title: "Live Tabla Performances & Classical Accompaniment | Onkar Todkar" description: "Experience authentic Punjab Gharana Tabla music for your events. Onkar Todkar offers solo recitals and Hindustani classical accompaniment in Mumbai and Pune." canonical: https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/featured last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Live Tabla Performances and Hindustani Classical Accompaniment Tribe Verified · Punjab Gharana Tabla artist | Mumbai & Pune By [Onkar Todkar](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_) · Available for performances at venues across Pune and Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹8,000 Per Performance (Approx. 2 Hours) (estimate) Part of [Indian Classical Tabla Performance](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/gallery) A collection of my recent stages and musical moments, from solo recitals to collaborative baithaks, reflecting my journey in the Punjab Gharana tradition. ## Photos and videos - ![This is my sanctuary. A moment of complete focus on stage, where the rhythm takes over and everything else fades away. This is the essence of a live tabla performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b4e0950-8e2b-4c38-b000-1ee21d2ec8c8) - [Video: A close up view of my hands during riyaz, or daily practice. This is a short clip of me working on a complex composition in Rupak taal, a rhythmic cycle of 7 beats. The endless hours of practice are where the real music is made.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a3d1660-e86f-4c93-9d58-22dad19fc0ed) - ![The joy of a musical conversation. Here I am sharing the stage with santoor artist Shantanu Gokhale, lost in the flow of the performance. A great sangat is about listening and responding to create something beautiful together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/245cb767-ba5f-45a9-aff5-d3712b1f4ab1) - ![A wide view from a Gurupurnima celebration performance. Seeing an audience, young and old, sitting together and absorbed in the music is an incredibly humbling and motivating experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c44771b9-5098-4832-8dd8-84a8566948ff) - ![A blessing from my Guruji, Pt. Yogesh Samsi ji, after a performance. This moment is more valuable than any applause. His guidance is the foundation of my musical journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2dc1ff09-e9f6-47f6-ba3b-c950432442cb) - ![The unique atmosphere of an intimate home concert, or 'baithak'. I am accompanying santoor player Ninad Daithankar here. In these settings, the connection between the artists and the listeners is immediate and powerful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/341014ab-8064-46df-8640-c69a78dac7f9) - [Video: A clip from my solo performance at the prestigious Saptak music competition in Ahmedabad. I am presenting a traditional composition from the Benaras gharana, accompanied by Yashwant Thitte on the harmonium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c35086ee-24ac-4516-a3d7-0183d0c723ad) - ![A magical outdoor concert under the moon. The setting of a performance adds so much to the mood of the music. This was a beautiful evening of Hindustani classical music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8152b96b-5105-45b4-a73d-758c40d8c67d) ## About Featured For my solo recitals, I focus on the Punjab Gharana tradition, balancing complex rhythmic compositions with oral recitation. When collaborating, I prioritize precise sound balancing to ensure the rhythm supports rather than overpowers the main artist, whether it is a santoor, flute, or vocal performance. My approach to the tabla is rooted in the Guru-shishya parampara, learning the intricacies of the Punjab Gharana style from my Guruji, Pt. Yogesh Samsi. This foundational training informs every performance I give, whether it is a grand festival stage or an intimate baithak. For solo recitals, I structure the performance to take the audience through a progression of peshkar, kayda, rela, and gat, while providing historical context and rhythmic storytelling. I often include lehra support to maintain the melodic cycle. In collaborative sangat (accompaniment), the dynamic is different. It becomes a conversation. I carefully sync with the main artist on Raags and Taals, ensuring the dayan is tuned exactly to the required scale. This preparation is critical, which is why I arrive 45 to 60 minutes early for sound checks to ensure the acoustics are balanced. I perform across Mumbai and Pune, ranging from large-scale events to acoustic, microphone-free house concerts for up to 30 guests. If you are looking for a performer who values traditional craft and is comfortable in diverse settings, I would be happy to discuss your event's specific needs. ## About Onkar Todkar I am Onkar. Tabla is my primary language, and I have spent years training in the Punjab Gharana style under Pt. Yogesh Samsi. My focus is on the music itself, whether it is an intense solo recital or a supportive dialogue with a fellow artist. [See all of Onkar Todkar's services](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_) ## More from Indian Classical Tabla Performance by Onkar Todkar - [Tabla Solo: The Heart of Rhythm](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/tabla-solo-the-heart-of-rhythm) - [The Art of Sangat: Musical Conversations](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/the-art-of-sangat-musical-conversations) - [Intimate Baithaks & Mehfils](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/intimate-baithaks-mehfils) - [Riyaz: The Daily Practice](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/riyaz-the-daily-practice) - [My Guru, My Foundation](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/my-guru-my-foundation) - [Moments & Milestones](https://mytribe.in/onkar_todkar_/indian-classical-tabla-performance/moments-milestones) ## Similar work from other experts - [Featured Tabla Performances and Rhythmic Collaborations](https://mytribe.in/unmesh_banerjee/live-tabla-for-concerts-events-accompaniment/featured) by Unmesh Banerjee · Live Tabla for Concerts, Events & Accompaniment · Performs across India and Mumbai for live concerts and events - [Tabla Solo Performances & Classical Concerts](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/tabla-lessons/on-stage-concerts-live-performances) by Surjeet Singh · Tabla Lessons · In-person classes in Mumbai and Delhi NCR - [Featured Tabla Performances and Classical Accompaniment](https://mytribe.in/yashwant_vaishnavofficial/tabla-performance-services/featured) by Yashwant Vaishnav · Tabla Performance Services · Available for performances 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 - [Tabla Live Performances and Classical Collaborations](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music/tabla-workshops-masterclasses/live-performances-collaborations) by Sangeetika School of Music · Tabla Workshops & Masterclasses · Online masterclasses and in-person workshops across Delhi NCR - [Tabla Performances & Live Music Collaborations](https://mytribe.in/debjitpatitundi/tabla-instruction/on-stage-performances-collaborations) by Debjit Patitundi · Tabla Instruction · Online classes and in-person sessions in Kolkata ## Book To book Onkar Todkar, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Onkar%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20featured%20tabla%20performances%20on%20mytribe%20and%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20booking%20you%20for%20an%20upcoming%20event.)