Tabla legend Shankar Ghosh in conversation with his son Bickram | Music of India

#darbarfestival | Bickram Ghosh discusses Hindustani rhythm with his father, the late Bickram Ghosh: “You introduced a wonderful modulation of volume to tabla accompaniment...” ► Join our newsletter at http://www.darbar.org/newsletter for the finest in Indian classical music and dance, and watch full length exclusive concerts in pristine HD on the Darbar Player: http://www.darbar.org/darbarplayer --------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the music: Shankar Ghosh (1935-2016) was one of the Farukhabad gharana’s leading tabla masters. He trained under Gyan Prakash Ghosh before touring with Ali Akbar Khan and other top musicians. He is known for pioneering the art of the tabla ensemble, and also sung on occasion, following the Patiala gharana. Sarod maestro Buddhadev Dasgupta, who played with Ghosh for almost half a century, describes his playing: “His repertoire consists of unmatched wit...he can tell detailed stories and make his presence felt even as an accompanist.” Born to Shankar and vocalist Sanjukta, Bickram Ghosh started early (“there are photographs of me at two years old, propped up with pillows and banging away on the tabla”). His experimental style incorporates ideas from his mother’s Patiala vocal gharana, and he also draws inspiration from Carnatic percussion through detailed study with mridangam maestro S. Sekhar. He has accompanied Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar, and played with his cousin Swapan Chaudhuri, but often looks outside classical music too. Having grown up in a house full of global drums, fusion was a natural step. Collaborators have included George Harrison, Sufi musicians, and the Mezcal Jazz Unit, and his new-age Rhythmscape group continues into its second decade. He has also scored over 25 films, with his soundtrack for Jal earning him an Oscar nomination. Outside of music he completed a Masters degree in English Literature, and has acted as a brand ambassador for the Indian Election Commission, promoting democratic engagement in West Bengal. Listen to more of Bickram here: -Laggi |    • Tabla Grooves | Fantastic Laggi | Bickram ...   -Tabla Demo |    • Solo Tabla Magic | Bickram Ghosh | Music o...   -Origins of Tabla |    • Origin Stories of Tabla | Bickram Ghosh in...   “My father directs a very interesting all-drum orchestra that’s been around since 1976. All the drums for this band, maybe 50 or 60 different kinds, used to be in our house and as a kid I played around with anything and everything. That experience gave me a wider perspective” (Bickram Ghosh) Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK. All Rights Reserved ©2019 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust