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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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Tabla Trio at Guru Purnima 2009

Here is a picture of the the tabla trio, consisting of (L to R) Kaumil Shah, Nishant Mehta and Sahil Patel, accompanied on the Saarangi by Illyas Khan during their performance at the Guru Purnima 2009 tabla concert. Their energy … Continue reading

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Guru-Shishya Parampara

Guru-Shishya. Son and disciple of Pandit Divyang Vakil honors him on Guru Purnima Continue reading

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In a tabla trance

Music lovers in Ahmedabad have been in a tabla trance over the last week as Rhythm Riders has presented concert upon concert in celebration of Guru Purnima and Pandit Divyang Vakil’s 30 years of teaching.  It has been an unforgettable … Continue reading

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Jai Ho Guruji! – Guru Poornima 2009

Last night Rhythm Riders kicked off weeklong celebrations of Guru Poornima in Ahmedabad and was a start it was.   With people overflowing the hall, students and audience members alike sitting and standing in every available space, the space was charged.  … Continue reading

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