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Guru Poornima 2011

Every year on the auspicious day of Guru Poornima, the students of Rhythm Riders come together to honour their Guru – Pandit Divyang Vakil and lineage with performances by amateur to professional artists of the music institute. The event has … Continue reading

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Tālavya (formerly Tabla Ecstasy) in Ahmedabad and Heavy Rain

Concluding the program was internationally known contemporary tabla ensemble Tabla Ecstasy. After performing all over India, in Canada, USA, Hong Kong, Dubai and more, the Ahmedabad based group was back to play for its hometown. One could easily understand how they mesmerized audiences of all nationalities and felt proud that this group was representing Gujarat and Indian music with their work. Continue reading

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New Tabla Ensemble at Guru Poornima

On Guru Poornima, Ahmedabad was treated to a preview performance of Pandit Divyang Vakil’s newest work – Ardha Taal Chakraview. As the name indicates, Ardha Taal Chakravyuha is a technical and artistic masterpiece that only few can attempt to play. Continue reading

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Downpour of Rhythm on Guru Poornima (1 of 3)

On July 25, 2010, despite the heavy rainfall, hundreds of Amdavadis gathered to be apart of the largest music Guru Poornima celebrations in Gujarat. While nature sent down its droplets of water outside, inside the auditorium, there was downpour of rhythm. The audience witnessed how talent has been cultivated in India and abroad under the tutelage of Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil and his music institute Rhythm Riders. Continue reading

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Girls' Night at Guru Poornima 2010

While the number of female tabla players is growing, they are still very few performing at a professional level. At Rhythm Riders, we are quite fortunate at Guruji (Pandit Divyang Vakil) has several female tabla students and artists. Continue reading

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