The Taalim School of Indian Music is proud to present its new workshop series, “Indian Rhythm: A Universal Language.” Conducted by rhythm maestro Pandit Divyang Vakil, the workshop aims to provide an accessible entry point into the complexities of Indian rhythm for non-Indian musicians playing non-Indian music. . Though the drum set is a Western percussion instrument, by applying the “language” of Indian rhythm, the duo performances between Lukshis and Belli demonstrate an authentic meeting of East and West--in other words, the universality of rhythm. The workshop concludes with a brief lecture from Vakil on the philosophical and spiritual aspects of learning, performing, and appreciating Indian music.

Hosted by Ray Belli and Mike Lukshis:

Vakil are senior students Mike Lukshis on tabla and Ray Belli on drum set, both accomplished performers in their own rights.