Guru-Shishya Parampara
Guru-Shishya. Rushi Vakil, son and disciple of Pandit Divyang Vakil honors his guru on Guru Purnima
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In a tabla trance
Music lovers in Ahmedabad have been in a tabla trance over the last week as Rhythm Riders has presented concert upon concert in celebration of Guru Purnima and Pandit Divyang Vakil’s 30 years of teaching. It has been an unforgettable week for all the visitors from places such as the US, Korea, Canada and all over India to be with Guruji for this special anniversary. In the subsequent days following Guru Purnima, everyone was treated to incredible solos by students as young at 7 years to professional artists.
Rahul Shrimali’s pure Ajrada solo was a technical and artistic masterpiece, Nishant Mehta beautifully demonstrated Guruji’s compositions, 10 year Adit performed his first solo mistake-free, Michael Lukshis played some compositions that you won’t find Indian tabla players performing, Kaumil Shah put everyone in a meditative state with his consistent and calming teentaal, Sahil Patel had everyone engaged with his Punjab solo and 10.5 minute rela, Sejal Kukadia impressed all with her signature Dha TeTe, Brian showed off his balanced hands, Vinnie proved why his tabla performance is so appreciated, beginner student Shaurya aptly expressed the moods of his compositions, Anna’s enjoyment of tabla came through in her playing and smile, while Dhruv and Devam dazzled with their speed.
And we’re still not done!
One more night of fantastic performances to come, including a Jhaptaal solo by Loren and pure Delhi solo by Rushi.
The trance continues…
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Evan Boyd
Evan learns tabla from the Taalim School of Indian Music and made a special trip out to India to be with his Guru – Pandit Divyang Vakil on the special day of Guru Purnima. His tabla solo was full of humour and his enjoyment and energy was enjoyed by all. You can watch Evan’s solo here.
Rahul Shrimali Tabla Solo
As usual, young rising tabla star 16 year old Rahul Shrimali displayed his expertise during his tabla solo. He may be young in age, but has immense talent and dedication to tabla and shows maturity beyong his years in his playing. You can watch a video with clips from both of Rahul’s tabla solo during the weeklong Guru Purnima celebration.
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Beautiful rangoli of tabla (made of coloured sand) by Jagat Sukhadia.
Female Tabla Player - Heena Patel
Picture from a tabla performance by female tabla player and Canadian disciple of Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil Heena Patel.
(Music/ Tabla) Guru Purnima 2008 – India
As we look forward to Rhythm Rider’s Guru Purnima celebration this year, where we will be celebrating Guruji’s 30th year of teaching, its time to look back on our Guru Purnima celebrations of the past. Rhythm Rider’s Guru Purnima function is the largest music guru purnima celebration in Gujarat. Everyone looks forward to the Guru Purnima function. It is a chance for students of Rhythm Riders Music Institute (and the Taalim School of Indian Music in the US) to showcase their talent, an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate music and tabla and of course, the time when we formally honor our Gurus and “dada-Gurus”.
Here is a look at some pictures of Guru Purnima held in 2008 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The program in 2008 included performances by 6 female tabla players, 5 foreigners (hailing from Korea, US and Canada) and a performance by Pandit Divyang Vakil newest tabla ensemble – Tabla Ecstasy.
Gurus of Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil
The illustrious gurus of Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil, in chronological order (and from left to right) : Pandit Sudhirkumar Saxena (Ajrada Gharana), Ustad Latif Ahmed Khan (Delhi Gharana), Ustad Allarakha (Punjab Gharana).
A trio of beginners female tabla players
A performance by three beginner tabla students at Rhythm Riders Music Institute: Bhatt, Maitree Mehwana, Forum Patel
Michael Lukshis
Micheal (Mike) Lukshis, faculty at Taalim School of Indian Music, performs a tabla solo.
Kingston Life Magazine on Performance in Kingston
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
ART TO WARM THE SOUL
As we’re blown about by the winds of a cooler November, accompanied by the chill of economically uncertain times, many of us might think we’re justified in cutting back our arts enjoyment. Bah, humbug! Instead, I suggest we “buy local and buy the arts,” especially when gift shopping for the upcoming holidays. You’ll thank yourself for the enduring pleasures — and so will the artists.
In October, my hands-down (and affordable) thrill was the drumming performance at Queen’s University by Indian tabla guru Pandit Divyang Vakil and his acolytes. In their lightning-paced playing and “talking” the score, these dedicated souls proved just how truly extraordinary humans can be.
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With tabla ensembles like Tabla Ecstasy, world fusion group Taan and Korean kathak dancer Won Joung Jin, Rhythm Riders offers the best in the world of music and dance.
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