Ustad Shahbaz Hussain Tabla Solo - Teentaal - Lehera by Hardeep Chana - October 27th, 2023

Ustad Shahbaz Hussain is a renowned tabla artist known for uniquely blending the styles of his three Ustads: Ustad Faiyaz Khan of the Delhi Gharana, Ustad Miyan Shaukat Hussain Khan of the Punjab and Delhi Gharanas, and Ustad Allah Rakha of the Punjab Gharana. The imprint of his teachers can be heard in Ustad Shahbaz Hussain's dynamic playing style. The delicateness of his Delhi influence is punctuated by the confrontational pakhawaj bols of Punjab.

Ustad Shahbaz Hussain's accompaniment displays his mastery of aesthetics, providing singers and instrumentalists and elegant boost to their performances. His solo tabla boasts a longstanding repertoire that transports listeners back in time to the mughal courts of India. With his command of both classical and light classical genres, he effortlessly blends traditional and contemporary music, making his Tabla unmistakable.

This program was held by Third Space at Robbie's home in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. We are grateful to Ustadji and Hardeep Chana for their performance as well as everyone who as in attendance.

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