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“Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das” is a journey into the transformative world of tabla, led by acclaimed musician and cultural innovator, Ritesh Das. Through captivating stories, deep reflections, and engaging conversations, this podcast explores the art of tabla as a bridge that transcends borders, uniting cultures, fostering community, and connecting with life’s profound spiritual rhythms. Join Ritesh Das and his guests—musicians, students, cultural leaders, a ...
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Lets talk and share In this episode of “Tabla Beyond Borders,” I explore the profound connection between tabla compositions and the rhythms of daily life. At the heart of tabla lies the concept of theme, variation, and Tihai—a structure that mirrors the way we navigate our own journeys. Themes represent the foundations of our lives—the steady routi…
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Lets talk and share Tradition to Innovation—Planting the Seed for Creativity In this episode, Ritesh Das delves into the roots of his innovative approach to tabla through the lens of his teaching. Drawing from traditional tabla compositions, Ritesh explains how the phrasing and essence of these age-old patterns serve as the seeds for new creative e…
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Lets talk and share In this inaugural episode, Ritesh Das takes listeners on a heartfelt journey into the origins of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble (TTE). Discover the vision and passion that led him to establish TTE in 1991, and how he set out to introduce and blend the art of tabla with diverse musical genres and cultures. At a time when few in Toron…
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