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Ardha Taal Chakra Debut (Guru Poornima 2006)

As we look forward to July, here is a look back at years past. Ardha Taal Chakra was a milestone.  An hour-long presentation composed entirely in half beat taals and played by artists all under the age of 20 in … Continue reading

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Guru Purnima 2010

It’s coming to that time of year again. One of the most important events on the Rhythm Riders calendar – Guru Purnima (or Guru Poornima). Every year is something different and this year is no exception. Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Gujarat! [Gujarat celebrations worldwide]

While Tabla Ecstasy was not in Gujarat on its 50th birthday (May 1st, 2010), we did not miss the celebrations.  In face we got to be a apart of celebrations undertaken by the Gujarati diaspora.  Two of our last concerts … Continue reading

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Over 10 mins of Tirakita Composition

A charismatic tabla player, its hard not to smile when he takes the stage. Many call him the Zakir Hussain of Gujarat, but really he’s Gujarat’s Sahil Patel. With smoothness in his playing and an abundance of enjoyment on his face, Sahil is always a pleasure to listen to. Here is a tirakita composition he performed that lasted over 10 minutes. Continue reading

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Indian Music (Tabla) for Meditation

Kaumil Shah, a professional tabla player and disciple of Pandit Divyang Vakil is known for his consistency in playing pure teentaal. He can play drut teentaal for extended periods of time, losing himself in the cyclical rhythm of the fundamental … Continue reading

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