Live Tabla Performance
Available across India
We perform live tabla in the authentic Delhi Gharana style, offering solo recitals, classical accompaniment, and fusion ensembles for events and concerts.
Pricing Guide
Classical Solo Tabla Recital
Artist Lineup
- Lead Artist: Pt. Keshab Kanti Chowdhury (Senior Guru).
- Accompaniment: 1 Harmonium or Sarangi player for Lehra (melodic cycle).
- Support: Electronic Tanpura or junior disciple for drone.
Performance Details
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.
- Style: Delhi Gharana tradition focusing on clarity and mathematics.
- Elements: Includes Padhant (oral recitation), Kayeda, Rela, and interactive Sawal-Jawab sections.
Requirements
- Stage: Client to provide a raised platform (Takhat) with white sheets.
- Audio: Requires 2 high-quality microphones for bass/treble and monitor speakers.
Fusion Percussion Ensemble
The Troupe (6 Artists)
- Lead: Pt. Keshab Kanti Chowdhury.
- Percussion Unit: 3-4 artists on Pakhawaj, Dholak, Khol, or extra Tablas.
- Melody: 1 Sitar or Harmonium player for the musical refrain.
Show Format
- Style: Jugalbandi (musical duel) and synchronized group drumming.
- Vibe: High volume and high energy fusion of folk and classical beats.
- Interaction: Audience clap-along sessions during complex cycles.
Logistics
- Instruments: All drums and instruments provided by the troupe.
- Tech: Requires a mandatory 60-minute sound check before the event.
Concert-Level Accompaniment
Service Scope
- Role: Expert Tabla accompaniment for a Vocalist, Instrumentalist, or Dancer hired by you.
- Level: Capable of instinctive play for rare beats (11 or 15 beats) and improvisations.
- Add-on: Includes brief solo interludes (Laggis) to enhance the performance.
Prerequisites
- Coordination: Pre-show discussion on Scale and Raga required for tuning.
- Exclusions: Rehearsals are not included; this is for professional improvisation.
About Live Tabla Performance
About My Tabla Journey
For me, Tabla is more than an instrument - it's my sadhana, my lifelong pursuit. Every beat is a way to connect with the rhythm of life. I aim to keep the purity of this art alive and make listeners feel the soul of the music.
My Roots and Style
I carry the legacy of the Delhi Gharana, the original school known for its detailed, melodious playing. As a disciple of Ustad Chhamma Khan, my performances come straight from the guru-shishya parampara. Expect the authentic Delhi Gharana Tabla style in every show.
What I Offer
- Tabla solo recital - I let the Tabla take center stage. Perfect for cultural fests or intimate gigs where you want the real depth of rhythm.
- Tabla accompaniment for classical music - Three decades of playing alongside top artists - from Sitar to Sarangi. The sawal-jawab (musical banter) can really lift the energy.
- Fusion Tabla ensemble - Percussion ensembles and fusion gigs, mixing traditions with jazz or global musicians. I also bring out rare sounds like Tabla Tarang performance sometimes.
My Repertoire
I play a wide range of Taals, from Teentaal to complex cycles like Rudrataal. Classical forms like Kayeda, Rela, Tukra, Paran are always part of my set.
No Borders in Music
Music knows no limits - sangeet kono seemana nai (music doesn't care for borders). I’ve played everywhere, from UNESCO halls to jazz festivals worldwide. Sometimes my senior disciples join me for big ensemble shows. My goal is always the same: connect everyone through the language of rhythm.
Meet your Expert
Sangeetika School of Music
My Story
Namaskar, we are Sangeetika School of Music. My tabla journey started with my guruji, Ustad Chhamma Khan, Delhi Gharana. Ishwar ki kripa hai (God’s grace), I’ve played from Russia to China, teaching what I learnt. In 2005, we started Sangeetika to pass on this legacy. Now, our students—some from Russia, Tanzania, some my own family—feel like one big family. Every child’s different, so we help them find their own beat.
My Work
Our Services - We offer online tabla classes, Indian classical music coaching, percussion lessons and certified courses with Prayag Sangeet Samiti.
Delhi Gharana Tabla - We teach the unique techniques and style of Delhi Gharana, keeping its original Nikash alive in every lesson.
Guru-Shishya Tradition - Classes are more than lessons—it's the old-school way, passing knowledge with devotion, wherever you are.
For All, Worldwide - From kids to pros, anyone can join our global community. Bachchon ko sikhana mera passion hai (Teaching kids is my passion).
Tabla as Sadhana - We see tabla as meditation. Discipline and practice—this is the path we guide you on, not just playing.