Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Taufiq Qureshi: Rhythm Bridges Tradition & Innovation
Taufiq Qureshi is a talented percussionist from India.
He plays many types of drums, like the djembe.
He learned from his father and brother, who are also famous musicians.
Taufiq likes to mix old and new music ideas.
He thinks rhythm is a language that everyone understands.
He is creating a show called 'Sounds of India' with other musicians.
They will mix different kinds of music together.
He believes that good music is when everyone works together and shares ideas.
He has worked with many famous musicians and learned a lot from them.
Taufiq Qureshi is known for blending tradition and innovation in his percussion work.
He adapted the African djembe to fit into Indian classical music.
His music is deeply rooted in the Indian tabla tradition.
He is collaborating with various artists for the 'Sounds of India' concert.
Qureshi believes rhythm transcends cultural boundaries.
- Who
- Taufiq Qureshi
- What
- A conversation about his musical journey and upcoming project.
- When
- September 19, 2025 (for his performance)
- Where
- NCPA, India
- Why
- To discuss his musical philosophy and fusion project, 'Sounds of India'.
- Profession
- Percussionist
- Instruments
- Djembe, Tabla
- Notable Collaboration
- A.R. Rahman, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
- Upcoming Event
- Sounds of India at NCPA, September 19, 2025
- Family
- Son of Ustad Alla Rakha, brother of Zakir Hussain