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Scroll.in
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scroll.in
Listen: How tabla players accompany Kathak dancers in Dhamar taal and Jhaptaal
In the previous instalment of our series on tabla accompaniment to Hindustani music and dance, we included two recordings that featured Kathak solo recitals in the popular 16-matra Teentaal. But that is only one taal that Kathak dancers have explored. Here are some recordings here in other taals, highlighting the tabla player's ability to negotiate these rhythmic cycles. The first video recording features a Kathak recital in the 14-matra Dhamar taal (The structure of this taal can be studied here). Well-known Kathak dancer Saswati Sen is accompanied by the virtuosic tabla player Shubhankar Bannerjee on this recording. Music lovers will note that the tabla accompaniment anticipates and reproduces the Kathak repertoire that is not only being danced but also recited by the dancer's guru and pre-eminent Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj. In addition, there are moments when the tabla launches into solo sections. Play In the next recording, we listen to an exposition of the ten-matra Jhaptaal (from 7.30') through a Kathak performance by renowned dancer Rohini Bhate. She is accompanied by popular tabla player Arvind Kumar Azad. Notably, the performance of this taal begins with an introductory solo section on the tabla as is the convention in Kathak recitals. As was the case in the previous performance, here too, the tabla player intersperses the dance performance with his solo sections. Play There are several other taals that are not as popular as the previous ones, such as Ashtamangal and Jaitaal. Some dancers choose to explore these as well, and the tabla player has to be adept at negotiating such situations. Recordings featuring these taals are available for access online.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Famed artists enthral audience on day 5 of Sankat Mochan Festival in Kashi
Varanasi: The music enthusiasts at the Sankat Mochan Music Festival witnessed the presence of several accomplished artists from across the country, creating a unique atmosphere at the Sankat Mochan temple on Sunday night. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The first performance began with a vocal recital by Rishi Mishra from Prayagraj. He performed two compositions in Raag Shuddh Kalyan, concluding with a devotional song. He was accompanied by Anshul Pratap Singh on tabla, Mohit Sahni on harmonium and Vinayak Sahay on sarangi. The second performance featured Kathak dance by Nayanika Ghosh from Delhi. She started with a depiction of the Sita-Hanuman dialogue, followed by a traditional Kathak style and concluded with a dance on a thumri. She was accompanied by Ustad Akram Khan on tabla, Mahavir Gangani on pakhawaj, Samiullah Khan on pakhawaj, Rais Khan on sitar and Mayukh Bhattacharya on vocal support. The third performance was presented by Abhishek Lahiri from Kolkata, who mesmerised the audience with his sarod recital. He played Raag Jhinjhoti and concluded with compositions in Teentaal. Renowned tabla player Pt Sanju Sahai accompanied him. He was followed by Armaan Khan, son of Ustad Rashid Khan, who reminded the audience of his father's style with his singing. He performed Raag Gorakh Kalyan and Sohini and concluded with a dadra in Rangdari Gulabi. He was accompanied by Surjeet Singh on tabla, Lalit Sisodia on harmonium and Vinayak Sahay on sarangi. In the fifth performance, the temple courtyard resonated with the sound of the santoor played by the renowned musician Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya from Kolkata. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He performed Raag Charukeshi and concluded with compositions in Jhaptal and Teentaal. He was accompanied by Mayukh Bhowmick on tabla. The sixth performance featured the famous vocalist Pt Jayateerth Mevundi from Hubli, who captivated the audience with his singing. He performed two compositions in Raag Lalit and concluded with a thumri in Raag Jogiya. He was accompanied by Pt Ramkumar Mishra on tabla and Vinay Mishra on harmonium. The seventh performance was by the renowned sitar player Sahana Banerjee from Pune, who infused new energy into the audience with her sitar recital. She performed Raag Bhatiyar and concluded with compositions in Teentaal. Ustad Akram Khan accompanied her on tabla. The eighth and final performance of the fifth night concluded with an independent tabla recital by Pt Sanju Sahai. He showcased the features of the Banaras style in Teentaal. The audience was enthralled throughout his performance. Pt Dharmanath Mishra accompanied him on harmonium.
