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.

Here is part 1 of a review of the performances:

The first to take the stage was Shaurya, who we have written about before.  This young boy who played with a confidence beyond his age and mere three years of training.  His love for tabla was clear in performance.

Following Shaurya, was another student of three years – Heena Patel.   Born and raised abroad, Heena gave up a career in engineering for a dream to be Canada’a first professional female classical tabla player.   She performed a difficult solo with charisma, displaying her potential and ability to be considered in a male-dominated field.