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Since 1991, the Ensemble has mesmerized audiences using the rhythms and grooves of North India to collaborate with music and dance from around the world. TTE follows this blueprint with its modern, high-energy approach. TTE’s repertoire has brought audiences to the edge of their seats by showcasing the complexity of pure traditional tabla augmented by South Indian percussion, Japanese taiko, and kathak dance to create a high energy stage presence. Founded by tabla master Ritesh Das, Toronto Tabla Ensemble has performed to sold-out audiences across Canada, USA, Australia and India. They were nominated for a JUNO Award for their album Firedance and their compositions have been licensed for commercials, films, and as the theme music for CBC Radio’s daily Metro Morning

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Join us on August 22, 2018 for Bhumika – prologue. A preview of the album before it officially releases on September 9, 2018.Songs from the new album will be played by Toronto Tabla Ensemble featuring guest artists: Raginder Singh Momi on violin and Kathak dancer Labonee Mohanta.Intimate setting,limited seating, get your tickets ASAP. tickets

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TABLA CLASSES TORONTO AND MISSISSAUGA

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Toronto TablaEnsemble’s new single

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iayzKrqcGFA)

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Toronto Tabla Youth Ensemble he Toronto Tabla Youth Ensemble (TTYE) is an elite pre-professional training and performance troupe, ages 8-16, under the direct tutelage of tabla maestro Ritesh Das.  It is the most prestigious pre-professional youth tabla ensemble and leadership program in Canada.  Students must audition and undergo a rigorous training program in tabla technique, classical North Indian music, etiquette, history and philosophy of Indian art and culture.

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Sare Nau from PARAMPARA

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PARAMPARA (from Sanskrit word meaning continuation succession, tradition)is a world premiere of new works of high energy, innovative rhythm and dance of India by a upcoming generations of Canadians and Americans maintaining the tradition and legacy of Late Acharya Chitresh Das, kathak dance icon and of living legend of tabla, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.

Artistic director and producer for this event, Ritesh Das, has created a repertoire of sophisticated rhythmic style of North India and performed by Das’ Toronto Tabla Ensemble (TTE) in collaboration with the Chitresh Das Youth Company (CDYC), choreographed by CDC Artistic Director, Charlotte Moraga. This exciting collaboration will also feature virtuosic percussionist, Nilan Chaudhuri, son and disciple of Maestro Swapan Chaudhuri, who is adding a new dimension of East and West by playing tabla as well as translating tabla drum strokes onto Western kit drum.

The performance will feature *Sare Nau*, a composition in a 9 1/2 beat rhythmic cycle, *Bhumika *(meaning earth, birthplace or grounding) and other select pieces from Ritesh Das’ upcoming TTE CD, entitled *Bhumika*. TTE and Ritesh Das are also proud to present yet another generation of Canadian talent, the Toronto Tabla Youth Ensemble, who will perform Sailing, the piece featured in their upcoming music video, produced and directed by Melissa Das-Arp.

This performance highlights the legacy of great Indian classical artists who committed their life’s work to training the next generation. Those generations are now beginning to rise, grounded firmly in the profound traditions of Indian classical art.

Artistic Director Ritesh Das says about this collaboration “the essence of the evening are these young generations from both Canada and the U.S. maintaining the art form and the legacy of India at the highest standard. As artist who has given my life to teaching the next generations, I am excited to share with Toronto audiences in collaboration with TTE, the legacy of my illustrious, late elder brother, Chitresh Das and my Guru, Swapan Chaudhuri.”

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Beginners Tabla Class in Mississauga. Training tabla players: Tabla class program consists of rigorous training in theoretical and practical aspects of the Hindustani classical art of tabla. The courses are overseen by academic director of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Ritesh Das. Training professional artists: While continuing advanced studies in tabla under Ritesh Das, the student also focuses on obtaining skills in arts administration and arts presentation. The advanced tabla study consists of further repertoire as well as experience in teaching tabla classes, accompanying classical music and dance, and composing.

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#Torontotablaesnemble #worldmusic @tabla #Tablaschool #Tablatoronto #Tablacanada #Riteshdas

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Training tabla players: The six year tabla program consists of rigorous training in theoretical and practical aspects of the Hindustani classical art of tabla. The courses are overseen by academic director of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Ritesh Das, and require completion of yearly examinations. The exams test practical and theoretical aspects of tabla playing along with the historical and cultural background necessary to gain an understanding of the art form. Completion of the six year program ensures a comprehensive grasp of professional tabla solo and accompaniment repertoire. Graduation from the program requires the student perform an hour-long tabla solo followed by accompaniment of a featured musician or dancer of the Hindustani tradition. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the two year graduate course offered by the Toronto Tabla Ensemble in arts administration and concert presentation. Training professional artists: Students who complete the six year tabla program are eligible to receive two more years of training as professional artists. While continuing advanced studies in tabla under Ritesh Das, the student also focuses on obtaining skills in arts administration and arts presentation. The advanced tabla study consists of further repertoire as well as experience in teaching tabla classes, accompanying classical music and dance, and composing. No experience necessary, have fun learning rhythm, dance, culture and much more!

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw_EpWUU83A)

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Hear some of our Music from past and work in progress