Pt. Shantilal Shah Brings Tabla Tradition To Houston
In 2015, Houston Public Media ran a story on Pt. Shantilal Shah and bringing the tradition of Tabla and Indian Classical Music to Houston. Read the full article here.
In 2015, Houston Public Media ran a story on Pt. Shantilal Shah and bringing the tradition of Tabla and Indian Classical Music to Houston. Read the full article here.
On January 23, 2016, over 80 Tabla students of Pt. Shantilal Shah took the stage at the University of Houston’s UC Theater to present the semi-annual Laya Taal Saadhna. This years concert was held under the banner of the Indian Music Society of Houston (IMS), and marked the 8th iteration of Laya Taal Saadhna, which began in 2005. An audience…
On December 5, 2015, young Tabla students performed during the Children’s Museum of Houston’s Seasons of Sharing.
In 2014, senior students of Pt. Shantilal Shah were invited to perform for VIP guests of the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall in downtown Houston, TX. Here is a clip from that performance.
In 2010, the Miller Outdoor Theatre was transformed into a showcase of India in all its color. Samskriti’s Incredible India program brings together some of the varied traditions of Indian culture to put on a show for Houstonians. We were privileged to perform with Guruji as the opening act of this wonderful program. An audience of several thousand…
Another piece from a concert in 1990 or 1991.
This is a from a concert in 1990 or 1991. Guruji is playing Tabla with the duo during a beautiful Bhajan.
Guruji has known the legendary singers Pts. Rajan and Sajan Mishra since he was very young, and reveres them like Gurus. He has performed many times with them, these clips are recordings of one such concert. The piece above is the first part of Raag Jansamohini. Below is the second part of this beautiful piece:…