Category Archives: Taan – World Fusion

February Fever

Posted on February 10, 2012
posted in Concerts, Taan - World Fusion, Talavya, Tour Dates

So first off, our apologies for the lack of posting on here for quite some time.  While we have not been here, we have definitely not been MIA (Missing in Action).  In fact, one of the reasons for the lack … Continue reading →

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Steven Francis – Guitar

Posted on May 25, 2010
posted in Rhythm Riders Artists, Taan - World Fusion, World Music

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJegsUZpFw] With over 30 years of professional experience as a guitarist, Steven is the most senior member of the world fusion group Taan.  Playing in India and abroad, he plays everything from garba to jazz music. In addition to guitar, he … Continue reading →

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Sahil Patel – Tabla Player, Multi-percussionist

Posted on May 6, 2010
posted in Rhythm Riders Artists, Sahil Patel, Taan - World Fusion

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni0uVGX9TRE]   A child prodigy in percussion, Sahil Patel has been formally training in Indian classical music under Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil for over 12 years.  A born-performer, it is almost impossible not to smile and move with the … Continue reading →

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Kaumil Shah – Tabla Player, Djembe, Dumbek

Posted on May 2, 2010
posted in Kaumil Shah, Rhythm Riders Artists, Taan - World Fusion, Tabla Ecstasy

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVbJPkmAx5w]   Kaumil has been training in tabla for nearly 20 years under Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil. Good music is not simply characterized by good technique, but involvement in its creation, which never lacks in Kaumil’s playing.  Armed with … Continue reading →

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Rushi Vakil – Music Composer, Tabla Player, Keyboard Artist

Posted on April 27, 2010
posted in Rhythm Riders Artists, Rushi Vakil, Taan - World Fusion, World Music

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZoOM4EmbR4]   Growing up in a world of music and tabla, for Rushi, son of Pandit Divyang Vakil, music runs in his blood. Formally training in tabla for over 20 years and teaching himself keyboard for over 10 years; he … Continue reading →

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