Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, 2-4 PM, Montreal
Indian Rhythm Concepts for Drums & Percussion by Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil

Académie KoSA 5457 rue st Jacques O. (metro Vendôme) - $20

The workshop will provide fundamental understanding of tabla, beginning with its alphabet and sentence structure. Participants will look at how the alphabet is used to create compositions and explore its interplay with various rhythmic cycles. The workshop will create a greater appreciation of what is considered to be one of the most difficult and intricate percussion instruments of the world. We will explore how these rhythm concepts are applicable for drums and percussion in western music.

Who? No drums or experience required, just your curiosity about the musical rhythms that are created on this amazing classical Indian instrument. This workshop can be enjoyed by all participants. All musicians can benefit from this unique workshop.

Bio: Pandit Divyang Vakil is one of the world's most respected Tabla Gurus. His years of intense practice, colossal teaching experience of nearly 30 years, kinship with spirituality and philosophy, and immense creativity have given wonderful compositions and professional artists to the world of music. Under the tutalage of Pandit Divyang Vakil, innumerable students around world in places such as India, North America, Europe, Korea, Australia and the UK have
been instructed in the difficult art of tabla.

Info: 514-482-5554