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Talavya in Seattle / Summer Heat Tour

Talavya’s last show in Western United States is in Seattle before they head to Canada to conclude their tour.  Don’t miss these flying fingers from India as they play a free show at the Vedic Cultural Center. Globe-trotting percussion ensemble … Continue reading

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Celebrations and Homesickness

Despite all the hiccups in the month leading up to the Talavya / Jin US tour, the actual tour itself got off to a great start with tons of celebrations (and some homesickness). We were leaving for the US on … Continue reading

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Foreigners and the love of Indian Music

We say foreigners, but they say that all music can find their root in Indian music…so are they really “foreign” to it.

Guru Poornima is time of celebration and coming together. Every year many tabla players from the Taalim School of Indian Music in the US and from around the world get their fill of Indian music when they come for Guru Poornima. Continue reading

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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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