KRISHNARAJ IYENGAR-Tabla

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Krishnaraj Iyengar is an Indian classical percussionist specializing in the Tabla. He is a desciple of living legend 'Pandit' Nayan Ghosh Saheb and has been trained in 5 different 'Gharanas' or traditions viz. Delhi, Ajrada, Farukhabad, Luckhnow and Old-Punjab. This school of playing is called 'Guldastah' or bouquet of flowers as it has the flavors of all these different and diverse traditions.It was pioneered by the legendary patriarch of Tabla Khansaheb Munir Khan ( 1857-1937). He has been performing the world over conducting lecture-demonstrations, workshops, solos and also teaching and has experimented with musical forms from many parts of the world like Irish, Scottish,Arabic, Persian, Greek, Turkish, Afghani, Russian, Andalucian, Far-Eastern, Klezmer and Yemenite Jewish music, African, Brazilian, Maldivian and Middle-East percussion and with several renowned DJs from India, Israel and other countries. he has also performed for the Indian Royalty and the Consular Corps, various dignitaries from around the world, musicians, students of ethnomusicoligy and other forms. Krishnaraj's is a purely traditional style that embodies nuances of the legends of yester years like Mt.Everest of Tabla Ustad Ahmadjaan Thirakwa, Khansaheb Amir Hussain Khan, Ustad Habibuddin Khan, Pandit Jyan Prakash Ghosh, Pandit Nikhil Ghosh and undoubtedly, his own Guru. Being a composer in Tabla and also melody, he has been composing background music scores and other compositions which are examples of chemistry between various musical forms and traditions from around the world. Krishnaraj has also learnt nuances of Arabic melody and percussion from maestro Al Ustad Malik Bazir Baashi of Syria, and is currently studying Western Music from master Guitarist 'Baba' Walter D'Mello. Krishna as he's popularly known as, is fulent in almost 10 languages and passionately studies cultures and theology.This is a striking advantage due to which he relates to audiences of varied nationalities and cultural and linguistic backgrounds
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carlosmangela  2008-03-01 14:36:58 Je vous remercie Monsieur pour vos mots très gentils pour Mon Guruji et pour ma musique. C'est absolutement un honneur! __________________________________________________
carlosmangela  2008-03-01 14:33:48 Good point! Hahaha! I myself have not seen any professional Iyengar Tabla players! __________________________________________________
carlosmangela  2008-03-01 14:32:49 PLEASE NOTE: Dear viewers. Due to some unknown problem, many of the comments on this video are invisible on this page, but can be read by clicking "view all comments" below on this page.Thank you Krishna __________________________________________________
shishyupal  2008-03-01 07:02:18 Très très bien, Krishnaraj ! I'm learning tabla in Geneva from Paul Grant, a friend of Nayan Ghosh Ji. I had briefly exchanged some words with your guru some months ago, when he had come to perform with Paul Ji. He's really a nice, wise and humble person. Keep on the good work, it's an useful and pleasant experience for all people. Santosh __________________________________________________
carlosmangela  2008-02-07 13:21:07 Tabla is an instrument that has seen generations before me, great legends, luminaries and music saints have played, revered and honored it, while it honored them. Today, I sit before that very instrument as it offers me its beautiful gifts of sound, tone and soulful aestheics. My first duty is to respect and love my instrument before I can play on it. Your point has immensely moved me. Thanks for the great comment! Krishna __________________________________________________