Ta Se Dhin Tak 2026: A Grand Celebration of Guru–Shishya Parampara with India's Tabla Maestros | 3–4 October 2026
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Ta Se Dhin Tak – A Tabla Festival Celebrating Guru–Shishya Parampara is a unique two-day celebration dedicated to one of the most cherished traditions of Indian classical music—the sacred relationship between Guru and Shishya. Presented by the School of Indian Percussion & Music (SIPM), the festival brings together legendary tabla maestros and their accomplished disciples, highlighting the continuity, depth, and enduring legacy of India's...Read more
Ta Se Dhin Tak – A Tabla Festival Celebrating Guru–Shishya Parampara is a unique two-day celebration dedicated to one of the most cherished traditions of Indian classical music—the sacred relationship between Guru and Shishya. Presented by the School of Indian Percussion & Music (SIPM), the festival brings together legendary tabla maestros and their accomplished disciples, highlighting the continuity, depth, and enduring legacy of India's percussion heritage.
Over two inspiring days, audiences will witness captivating performances, intricate rhythmic dialogues, and extraordinary musical collaborations that showcase the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next. The festival features an exceptional lineup of maestro-disciple duos including Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri & Shri Nilan Chaudhuri, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee & Shri Anubrata Chatterjee, Pt. Nayan Ghosh & Shri Ishaan Ghosh, and Pt. Gourisankar & Shri Rishi Prashad.
Through solos, jugalbandis, and ensemble presentations, Ta Se Dhin Tak celebrates not only virtuosity and rhythmic brilliance but also the spirit of mentorship, tradition, and artistic inheritance that lies at the heart of Indian classical music. Hosted at the Asian American Resource Center in Austin, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for lovers of rhythm and classical arts alike.
Event Details:
Dates: 3–4 October 2026
Schedule
Saturday, 3 October 2026: 4:00 PM onwards
Sunday, 4 October 2026: 3:00 PM onwards
Artists:
Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri & Shri Nilan Chaudhuri
Pt. Anindo Chatterjee & Shri Anubrata Chatterjee
Pt. Nayan Ghosh & Shri Ishaan Ghosh
Pt. Gourisankar & Shri Rishi Prashad
Venue: Asian American Resource Center, Austin, Texas, USA
Organizer: School of Indian Percussion & Music (SIPM)
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Anindo Chatterjee
Tabla
Pandit Anindo Chatterjee (born 30 May 1954) is a world-renowned Indian tabla virtuoso representing the Farrukhabad gharana.
Anubrata Chatterjee
Tabla
Anubrata Chatterjee is a leading Indian tabla maestro of the Farrukhabad gharana known for classical excellence and global musical collaborations.
Gourisankar
Tabla
Gourisankar is an A-grade tabla maestro with 30+ years of global performances. An All India Radio artist, he founded the School of Indian Percussion in Austin (2008) to teach and preserve classical
Ishaan Ghosh
Tabla
Ishaan Ghosh, a Farrukhabad Gharana tabla artist, is the son of Pandit Nayan Ghosh and grandson of Padmabhushan Nikhil Ghosh. A child prodigy, he performs as a soloist and accompanist, collaborating
Nayan Ghosh
Sitar
Nayan Ghosh (b. 1956) is a Hindustani classical sitarist and tabla player from the Farrukhabad gharana. Trained by his father Nikhil Ghosh, he debuted on All India Radio at 4, performed globally, and
Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri
Tabla
Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri (b. 1945) is a renowned tabla maestro of the Lucknow gharana, known for clarity and tradition. Trained by Santosh Krishna Biswas, he collaborated with Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar
Asian American Resource Center
Austin, TX, US
The Asian American Resource Center (AARC) is a major cultural and community institution in Austin, Texas, dedicated to celebrating and supporting Asian American cultures, histories, and communities.
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