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Delhi Gharana

Delhi

Tabla Tradition

Founder

Siddhar Khan Dhadi (Early 18th century)

Characteristics

  • ●Oldest tabla gharana
  • ●Closed, controlled playing style with crisp, precise finger articulation
  • ●Signature two-finger te-te strokes
  • ●Extensive repertoire of compositions (gats, tukdas, relas)
  • ●Emphasis on technical discipline and mathematical precision over volume

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Notable Artists

Mike Lukshis

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Other Notable Artists

Ghami Khan·Imam Ali Khan·Munnu Khan·Latif Ahmed Khan·Shafaat Ahmed Khan

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