A look back at Dimensions of Tabla, which was held on Feburary 3, 2024. An audience of several hundred enjoyed 4 unique items in this program conceived of by Pandit Shantilal Shah. The event was given rave reviews in both the Indo-American newspaper and the India Herald newspaper. Enjoy these photos of the event, courtesy…
Join us for Dimensions of Tabla as we explore the nuances of the Tabla through 4 contrasting performances, including a Tabla solo, classical vocal and instrumental performances, and Kathak dance. Popular across Southeast Asia, the Tabla is used both in folk and classical music. It is one of the primary instruments used in northern India…
This Sunday, April 23, Tabla school students will be performing at the Storyteller’s School of Dance Baithak program. Senior student Anuraag Shah will accompany Vaidehi Joshi during her solo performance. Vaidehi is a disciple of Guru Ekta Popat. Additionally, there will be two Tabla ensemble performances. Mohnish Ravuri, Darsh Shetty, and Riaan Shah will perform…
This year’s student recital Laya Taal Saadhna was a truly special event. 2023 marked the 75th birth year of our Bade Guruji, Taal-Yogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar. As a tribute to him, LTS was dedicated to our Bade Guruji this year. It was an evening filled with enthusiasm and excitement as this much awaited concert was…
This year we are dedicating our semi-annual student recital Laya Taal Saadhna to our Bade Guruji, Taal Yogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar ji. Taalyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar is one of the greatest Tabla exponents of the present times. He is a recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Academy award and as an accomplished artist and guru…
We are excited to announce an upcoming concert featuring talented students of the Indian Music Society of Houston. More than 70 students will be showcasing their mastery of the Tabla under the guidance of Guru Pandit Shantilal Shah. The concert, titled “Laya Taal Saadhna,” will take place on April 9th, 2023, at the Stafford Civic…
Laya Taal Saadhna 2020 February 19, 2020 Laya Taal Saadhna 2020 On February 9th, 2020 the Indian Music Society of Houston presented Laya Taal Saadhna, the biennial recital by the students of IMS Tabla School Guru, Pt. Shantilal Shah. The program showcased the beautiful art form of percussion ensembles on the Tabla by students whose…
Laya Taal Saadhna 2018 February 17, 2018 Laya Taal Saadhna 2018 On Saturday February 17th, 2018, the Indian Music Society of Houston and students of Tabla Guru Pandit Shantilal Shah presented their latest Laya Taal Saadhna. This year’s event bears special significance as we celebrate Pt. Shah’s 15 years in Houston. Taking place in the…
Laya Taal Saadhna 2016 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 year’s concert was held under the banner of the Indian Music Society of Houston (IMS), and marked the 8th iteration of…
Tabla Students Perform On March 3, 2022, Pandit Shantilal Shah and the Indian Music Society of Houston presented three groups of students to an audience at the Children’s Museum of Houston.