Tabla Solo & Jugalbandi Performances
Available across India
I perform solo tabla in Faroukhabad Gharana style and jugalbandi acts with other musicians, covering both classical and fusion formats for concerts and events.
Pricing Guide
Intimate Baithak: Acoustic Tabla Session
Core Performance
- Artist: Roopak Kallurkar (Lead Tabla).
- Duration: 60 to 75 minutes.
- Format: Acoustic 'Baithak' style (Floor seating proximity).
- Content: Traditional Faroukhabad Gharana compositions mixed with lighter pieces.
- Interaction: Includes spoken context in English/Kannada explaining rhythmic structures for non-expert listeners.
Team & Logistics
- Accompaniment: Includes one professional Harmonium player (Lehra) to provide the melodic cycle.
- Sound: Unplugged performance suitable for 20-30 guests. Larger rooms require client-provided basic audio.
- Travel: Includes artist travel within Bengaluru city limits.
- Client Requirement: Floor seating arrangement (rugs/mattresses) required for the artist area.
Concert Grade: Classical Solo Recital
Core Performance
- Artist: Roopak Kallurkar (Lead Tabla).
- Duration: 90 minutes performance plus 30 minutes pre-show sound check.
- Format: High-intensity formal recital showcasing speed and mathematical rhythm calculations.
- Repertoire: Pure classical presentation covering Vilambit (slow), Madhya (medium), and Drut (fast) tempos.
Ensemble
- Accompaniment: Includes a senior-level Harmonium or Sarangi artist for robust musical dialogue.
- Drone: Includes electronic Tanpura or student assistant management.
Technical Requirements
- Attire: Premium ethnic wear strictly adhering to classical concert decorum.
- Client Requirement: Professional sound system (2 instrument mics, 1 vocal mic, monitor wedges) and stage risers.
Jugalbandi: The Dual-Artist Fusion Show
The Lineup
- Lead Artist: Roopak Kallurkar (Tabla).
- Guest Artist: Includes one co-artist of professional standing. Options include Hindustani Melodic (Sitar/Flute) OR Carnatic Percussion (Mridangam) depending on availability.
- Preparation: Includes costs for one mandatory joint rehearsal to synchronize cues.
Show Format
- Style: 'Sawal-Jawab' (Call and Response) featuring rapid rhythmic exchanges and competitive improvisation.
- USP: Bridges North and South Indian styles using complex mathematical fusion pieces.
Logistics
- Travel: Covers local transport for both lead artists.
- Client Requirement: Multi-channel sound setup required as per the technical rider provided by the artists.
About Tabla Solo & Jugalbandi Performances
My Connection With Tabla
Playing tabla is my mother tongue. My appa (father) is my guru, so this art runs deep in me. Sometimes, things in life just happen, but what matters is what you do with them. For me, that's finding and sharing my energy through music.
Solo Tabla - The Tabla Speaks
When I play solo, the tabla gets to tell its own story. My style is mostly from the Faroukhabad Gharana, which is pretty detailed and expressive. You'll hear a repeating tune in the background, called the lehra, usually on harmonium. It gives a base for me to build on, creating a mood that shifts as I play.
Jugalbandi & Duet Fun
Jugalbandi is where the magic of playing with others happens. Whether it’s two tabla players bouncing off each other in a tabla duet performance or fusing Hindustani and Carnatic styles, I enjoy how unpredictable and playful it gets. Sometimes, it’s with a bansuri, veena, sitar, or violin - every combo brings something new.
Where I Play
I’ve been on big festival stages, in tiny baithak (drawing room) concerts, house gigs, and even devotional settings. Each space gives a different vibe, but my aim is always the same - to connect with anyone listening.
My Take On Music
Daily riyaz (practice) keeps me grounded. Music, for me, is endless learning. Like I say, Badukonthara bhavageete... life itself feels like a song if you really listen. I try to pass on that feeling every time I play.
Meet your Expert
Roopak Kallurkar
16 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Roopak. Tabla came to me at home, thanks to my dad and guru, Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar. Grew up with beats in my ears, rhythm’s just part of me. Chardham Yatra changed me, brought a calm I try to pour into my music. Got 'B High' grade at AIR, first go – felt blessed, honestly. Music’s not just my job, it’s my way of living and sharing what I feel.
My Work
What I Do - Tabla solo gigs, Hindustani and Carnatic accompaniment, jugalbandi, fusion, and Bhavageete (light music) collabs.
How I Play - Tabla is like chatting with my hands. Every show, whether solo or with legends, is about connecting.
Collabs & Jugalbandi - Love playing with others - violin, sitar, vocals, you name it. Big stage or small baithak, I’m in.
Style & Experiments - Rooted in classical but always up for trying new stuff. Did a fun tribute to Dr. Rajkumar once.
