Tabla!

Alla Rakha released Tabla! in 1968. The Indian classical album features his solo tabla performances of three traditional rhythmic cycles. It highlights improvisational patterns in 5, 6, and 15-beat st

Tabla! is a 1968 Indian classical music album by Alla Rakha. Alla Rakha performs solo tabla compositions on the release. The album presents three traditional rhythmic cycles in Hindustani classical music.

The primary release of Tabla! appeared on January 1, 1968. The format of the album is an audio recording. The label for the release is not specified in available sources.

The tracklist includes Tala Dadra (In 6 Beats), Tala Sulfakta (In 5 Beats), and Tala Pacham Sawari (In 15 Beats). Each track demonstrates Alla Rakha’s execution of the respective tala structures. Tala Dadra follows a six-matra cycle, Tala Sulfakta a five-matra cycle, and Tala Pacham Sawari a fifteen-matra cycle. The compositions feature improvisational patterns and rhythmic variations characteristic of tabla solo performances in Hindustani classical music.

Alla Rakha, a prominent tabla player, recorded the album as a solo artist. The release captures his technical precision and interpretive style within the framework of traditional talas. Further details about the recording process, instrumentation beyond tabla, or accompanying musicians are not available in the provided context.