Drums of India

Drums of India is an Indian classical music album by percussionist Bhavani Shankar. The album was released on January 1, 1999. It features solo performances on the pakhawaj, a barrel-shaped drum used in Dhrupad and other traditional North Indian classical music forms.

The album comprises two tracks. The first track, "Pakhawaj Solo: Teental," presents a performance in Teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle commonly used in Indian classical music. The second track, "Pakhawaj Solo: Jhaptal," showcases a performance in Jhaptal, a 10-beat rhythmic cycle. Both tracks highlight the technical and expressive capabilities of the pakhawaj.

Bhavani Shankar performs all compositions on the album. The primary format of the release is not specified in available sources. The label responsible for the release is not documented in the provided context.