--- title: "Sufi & Qawwali Tabla Recording | Professional Percussionist" description: "Need authentic tabla or dholak for your Sufi, Qawwali, or Ghazal track? I provide professional percussion recording services in Delhi NCR. Let's add soul to your music." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tabla_beat_breaker/session-percussionist-for-recordings/sufi-qawwali-ghazal-sessions last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Authentic Sufi, Qawwali & Ghazal Tabla Accompaniment Tribe Verified · Pro percussionist for Delhi NCR studio sessions By [Atul Rohtagi](https://mytribe.in/tabla_beat_breaker) · Available for studio recordings across Delhi NCR and India · ₹6,000 per song (estimate) Part of [Session Percussionist for Recordings](https://mytribe.in/tabla_beat_breaker/session-percussionist-for-recordings). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tabla_beat_breaker/session-percussionist-for-recordings/gallery) Mausiki (music) is about feeling, and nothing hits the soul like a good Sufi kalaam. Whether you need raw, traditional tabla for a qawwali or a soft, melodic groove for a ghazal, I bring the right rhythm to your sound. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A heartfelt qawwali session covering a classic by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The energy of the full group, with multiple vocalists, harmonium, and tabla, shows the passion I bring to live Sufi music performances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21d11ec8-7b70-4548-b12c-5cfb5641ff28) - [Video: 'Je Tu Rab Nu Manuna', a beautiful Sufi kalaam. This intimate duet with a harmonium player and singer highlights my ability to provide sensitive and responsive tabla accompaniment that supports the vocalist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e14dd42-67a3-42c1-b290-f59be4e7b4b1) - [Video: This is a lively mehfil style performance of a Sufi song. I am playing tabla alongside a dholak player and singer, creating a rich, traditional sound perfect for live events or recordings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f8250e8-27cf-4390-87e7-f3b180e35e3f) - [Video: A jam session on a Sufi kalaam with a guitarist and harmonium player. This shows how I can blend the traditional sound of the tabla with western instruments for a modern Sufi fusion feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/988ebe19-3bc8-4b8b-b86f-44672b0a4818) - [Video: Here we are performing a cover of the Punjabi Sufi song 'Tere Bina Na Guzara E'. I am playing dholak in a group setting, providing the driving, energetic rhythm that is characteristic of this style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c614721-0ae4-425b-adba-9d75a8336739) - [Video: A cover of the song 'Samaan' by the Ali Brothers. This tabla and harmonium duet showcases a more contemporary Sufi sound, demonstrating my versatility within the genre.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ababd43-b30a-4735-b2ee-a5d97d2dddf0) ## About Sufi, Qawwali & Ghazal Sessions When I record for a Sufi track, I don't just lay down a standard beat. I listen to the singer's pauses and the harmonium's flow first. For qawwalis, I often use a mix of traditional tabla and subtle dholak layering to maintain that energetic, spiritual thap (beat) that builds up during the performance. Sufi music is not just about the notes; it is about the emotion behind the lyrics. My sessions focus on capturing that mehfil energy, even in a studio environment. ### My Technical Approach For ghazals, I keep the tabla crisp and gentle, ensuring it highlights the nuances of the Urdu poetry. For qawwalis, we need that driving force, so I balance the tabla's dayan with a subtle, earthy dholak base. This combination gives the track the weight it needs to feel authentic and deep. ### Working Together Before we hit record, I spend time understanding the raag or the tempo of the track. If you are a producer or a composer working on a Sufi project, I am comfortable collaborating with your live band or layering tracks in your studio setup across Delhi NCR. I work with raw WAV stems, giving you full control during the mix. Whether you want a raw, live-jam feel or a polished studio production, I adjust my playing style to fit the song's soul. Let's make music that feels real. ## About Atul Rohtagi I am the Tabla Beat Breaker, but at home, I am just a student learning from my Papa ji. Sufi and qawwali music is where I find my peace, and I love bringing that same devotion into every recording session. Let's create something soulful together. 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