Tabla

Ustad Iqbal Hussain Khan

Faculty: Ustad Iqbal Hussain Khan

Born in the family of musicians in 1958, he was interested in playing tabla from his childhood. He started learning form Ustad Amir Hussain Khan after which he mastered the art under the enlightened guidance of Ustad Inaam Ali Khan of Delhi. In 1971 he was awarded with the prestigious  “taal mani”, following which he participated in various music conferences like Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, Swami Haridas Sangeet. Presently a top level artist of All India Radio and Cine Music Association, he has been an integral part of the Indian Film Industry for 18yrs

Ustadji has accompanied some great musicians of world fame such as Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra to name a few. Dedicated in serving at Shri P.K. Salve Kala Pratishthan he is blessed by our divine Mother H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.

Instruments used as accompaniment not only lend a good support to the vocalist, but also enhance the quality of music. Therefore even the solo concert becomes a team-work. A good understanding between the main performer and the accompanist is desirable otherwise lack of harmony can affect the performance. The name “TABLA” seems to have been derived from the Arabian Drum called “TABLA” It is believed that the Sufi Saint Ameer Khusrau had evolved this instrument by dividing the PAKHAWAJ, an ancient percussion instrument into two pieces

Indian music is considered sublime and has a very vast and rich tradition. Whilst music is the bliss, Sahaja music is divine bliss.

Please Note: Combined group and individual learning will be conducted according to need and ability of the student, at the discretion of the course Director. Students will be required to document all their experiences throughout the course. Most weeks will comprise of 4 days practical study and 1.5 days of assessment.