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A soulful and mature ensemble, Tabla Ecstasy is an enthralling display of Indian drumming. Pandit Divyang Vakil’s latest masterpiece, this unique tabla anekbandhi (group) showcases the power of classical tabla in a form that can be appreciated by all listeners. Pleasing to the ear and technically rich, Tabla Ecstasy is highly intricate composition performed by four of five artists of Pandit Divyang Vakil – Rushi Vakil, Nishant Mehta, Kaumil Shah, Sahil Patel and Rahul Shrimali, with accompaniment on harmonium, sitar or saarangi.
Set to the rhythmic cycle of 16 beats (teentaal), Tabla Ecstasy’s performance is split into three parts based upon tempo: vilambit laya (slow), madhya laya (medium) and drut laya (fast). With a smooth blend of solo, duo and group, the composition highlights each artist’s unique style and mood and presents a variety of types of tabla compositions, such as kaydas, relas and gats.
Pandit Divyang Vakil (composer)
Pandit Divyang Vakil is a renowned Tabla Guru, in addition to being a spiritual healer and spiritual guru. His colossal experience of 30 years of teaching has produced innumerable professionals in the world of music.
He travels to over 20 countries around the world, conducting masterclasses, workshops and lectures on music and spirituality. With his blessings, his students run institutes in places such as Korea, Australia, Europe and the UK and the Taalim School of Indian Music in New Jersey.
With thousands of compositions to his name, Pandit Divyang Vakil has given shape to a contemporary form of classical tabla playing. His compositions flow with modern music, appealing to the masses, while retaining all the facets of classical tabla, appealing to the maestros. Some his tabla ensembles include Tabla Tarkhat, Power of Tabla and Tabla Triveni.
Rushi Vakil
Son of Pandit Divyang Vakil, Rushi has been training in tabla for 18 years. There are very few his age in the field of tabla who can match his speed or control of the index finger. Rushi has also performed tabla in many different countries, including Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium and Hong Kong. Aside from Tabla Ecstasy, Rushi was also a member of
Pandit Divyang Vakil’s tabla duo, Power of Tabla, which has performed extensively in India.
In addition to playing tabla, Rushi also is a talented keyboard player and the composer of the fusion band, Taan. He has worked with musicians from different countries and music traditions and has performed at the SFinks Festival and Colorafestival in Belgium. He is also a leading faculty member teaching tabla and keyboard, at Rhythm Riders Music Institute
Nishant Mehta
Nishant is a talented tabla artist, who started his training at the age of 6. The enjoyment he gets from playing tabla is clear. His power strikes a cord with audiences. Nishant has extensive experience performing in India and abroad. He has been apart of dance fusion collaborations supported by the World Music Centrum in Beligum, in addition to performing solos in France, Holland. He also has a long history as an accompanying tabla artist for Kathak dance, playing in major dance festivals such as Khajuraho International Dance Festival, Delhi Kathak Kendra Dance Festival and Modhera Dance Festival amongst others. Nishant has also been a member of Pandit Divyang Vakil’s previous tabla ensembles, Tabla Tarkhat and Power of Tabla. Additionally, Nishant teaches at Rhythm Riders Music Institute.
Kaumil Shah
Kaumil has been training in tabla for 18 years. Good music is not simply characterized by good technique, but involvement in its creation, which never lacks in Kaumil’s playing. Kaumil is also a member of two of Pandit Divyang Vakil’s other tabla ensembles, Tabla Taandav and Ardha Taal Chakra. In addition to being tabla player, Kaumil is a member of the world fusion group Taan as a multi-percussionist and an instructor at Rhythm Riders Music Institute.
Sahil Patel
A disciple of Pandit Divyang Vakil for 12 years, Sahil was hailed a child prodigy. A bornperformer, it is almost impossible not to smile and move with the music while watching him. Sahil is also a member of the tabla ensembles Tabla Taandav and Ardha Taal Chakra. Sahil has shared the stage with artists such as Remo Fernandez and has performed in countries such as Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. He has worked with musicians from different countries and music traditions and has performed at the SFinks Festival and Colorafestival in Belgium. He is also a member of the world fusion group, Taan.
Rahul Shrimali
The newest addition to Tabla Ecstasy, Rahul is considered amongst the best young tabla players in India. His young age does not do justice to his maturity in playing. With his level of dedication and knowledge, Rahul is poised to be a torchbearer for tabla in coming years. Rahul is also a member of the tabla ensembles Tabla Taandav and Ardha Taal Chakra.
boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
(902)532-7704
A soulful and mature ensemble, Tabla Ecstasy is an enthralling display of Indian drumming. Pandit Divyang Vakil’s latest masterpiece, this unique tabla anekbandhi (group) showcases the power of classical tabla in a form that can be appreciated by all listeners. Pleasing to the ear and technically rich, Tabla Ecstasy is highly intricate composition performed by four of five artists of Pandit Divyang Vakil – Rushi Vakil, Nishant Mehta, Kaumil Shah, Sahil Patel and Rahul Shrimali, with accompaniment on harmonium, sitar or saarangi.
Set to the rhythmic cycle of 16 beats (teentaal), Tabla Ecstasy’s performance is split into three parts based upon tempo: vilambit laya (slow), madhya laya (medium) and drut laya (fast). With a smooth blend of solo, duo and group, the composition highlights each artist’s unique style and mood and presents a variety of types of tabla compositions, such as kaydas, relas and gats.
Pandit Divyang Vakil (composer)
Pandit Divyang Vakil is a renowned Tabla Guru, in addition to being a spiritual healer and spiritual guru. His colossal experience of 30 years of teaching has produced innumerable professionals in the world of music.
He travels to over 20 countries around the world, conducting masterclasses, workshops and lectures on music and spirituality. With his blessings, his students run institutes in places such as Korea, Australia, Europe and the UK and the Taalim School of Indian Music in New Jersey.
With thousands of compositions to his name, Pandit Divyang Vakil has given shape to a contemporary form of classical tabla playing. His compositions flow with modern music, appealing to the masses, while retaining all the facets of classical tabla, appealing to the maestros. Some his tabla ensembles include Tabla Tarkhat, Power of Tabla and Tabla Triveni.
Rushi Vakil
Son of Pandit Divyang Vakil, Rushi has been training in tabla for 18 years. There are very few his age in the field of tabla who can match his speed or control of the index finger. Rushi has also performed tabla in many different countries, including Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium and Hong Kong. Aside from Tabla Ecstasy, Rushi was also a member of
Pandit Divyang Vakil’s tabla duo, Power of Tabla, which has performed extensively in India.
In addition to playing tabla, Rushi also is a talented keyboard player and the composer of the fusion band, Taan. He has worked with musicians from different countries and music traditions and has performed at the SFinks Festival and Colorafestival in Belgium. He is also a leading faculty member teaching tabla and keyboard, at Rhythm Riders Music Institute
Nishant Mehta
Nishant is a talented tabla artist, who started his training at the age of 6. The enjoyment he gets from playing tabla is clear. His power strikes a cord with audiences. Nishant has extensive experience performing in India and abroad. He has been apart of dance fusion collaborations supported by the World Music Centrum in Beligum, in addition to performing solos in France, Holland. He also has a long history as an accompanying tabla artist for Kathak dance, playing in major dance festivals such as Khajuraho International Dance Festival, Delhi Kathak Kendra Dance Festival and Modhera Dance Festival amongst others. Nishant has also been a member of Pandit Divyang Vakil’s previous tabla ensembles, Tabla Tarkhat and Power of Tabla. Additionally, Nishant teaches at Rhythm Riders Music Institute.
Kaumil Shah
Kaumil has been training in tabla for 18 years. Good music is not simply characterized by good technique, but involvement in its creation, which never lacks in Kaumil’s playing. Kaumil is also a member of two of Pandit Divyang Vakil’s other tabla ensembles, Tabla Taandav and Ardha Taal Chakra. In addition to being tabla player, Kaumil is a member of the world fusion group Taan as a multi-percussionist and an instructor at Rhythm Riders Music Institute.
Sahil Patel
A disciple of Pandit Divyang Vakil for 12 years, Sahil was hailed a child prodigy. A bornperformer, it is almost impossible not to smile and move with the music while watching him. Sahil is also a member of the tabla ensembles Tabla Taandav and Ardha Taal Chakra. Sahil has shared the stage with artists such as Remo Fernandez and has performed in countries such as Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. He has worked with musicians from different countries and music traditions and has performed at the SFinks Festival and Colorafestival in Belgium. He is also a member of the world fusion group, Taan.
Rahul Shrimali
The newest addition to Tabla Ecstasy, Rahul is considered amongst the best young tabla players in India. His young age does not do justice to his maturity in playing. With his level of dedication and knowledge, Rahul is poised to be a torchbearer for tabla in coming years. Rahul is also a member of the tabla ensembles Tabla Taandav and Ardha Taal Chakra.
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