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9th Anniversary of The AllaRakha Foundation

THE ALLARAKHA FOUNDATION

PRESENTS

TAAL-SHRINGHAR

Dynamic physical expression of Dance meets percussive rhythms

A Unique Dance and Rhythm Event

Two stylistic genres of Kathak dance through a collaborative journey into rhythms with talented Kathak dancers from India and the UK. A unique event which brings this tradition on to a modern stage.

Presenting two different styles of Kathak Dance along with Dynamic percussive Rhythms
 
  • Uma Dogra – Jaipur Gharana (disciple of Pt. Durgalalji)
  • Gauri Sharma Tripathi – Lucknow Gharana (disciple of Padma Sharma)
  • Taufiq Qureshi – World Percussions (disciple-son of Ustad AllaRakha)
  • Sanju Sahai – Tabla – Banaras Gharana (disciple of Pundit Sharda Sahai)
  • Yogesh Samsi – (disciple of Ustad AllaRakha)
  • Surjeet Singh – Sarangi (disciple of Pundit Ram Narayan)
  • Fida Hussain – Harmonium – (disciple of Ustad AllaRakha)

Ticket (UK Pounds) – 20, 18, 15   

Contact No: 07903428450
Event Details: The dynamic physical expression of dance meets percussive rhythms. To commemorate the 9th anniversary event of the AllaRakha Foundation in memory of Tabla legend Ustad AllaRakha of the Punjab Gharana.
 
Two of the most talented Kathak dancers of recent times: Uma Dogra of Jaipur Gharana and Gauri Sharma of Lucknow Gharana will be presenting pure classical Kathak styles of dance, the same art form yet intrinsically different.  Combined with the unique talent of Taufiq Qureshi, son of Ustad AllaRakha who will be presenting his rhythmic skills to create a wonderfully innovative event.  These world renowned artists of India are joining together for this exceptional occasion, which is a celebration to pay homage to the tabla legend Ustad AllaRakha.
 
Sanju Sahai, one of the best tabla players in the UK, will be accompanying them. He is a disciple of Pundit Sharda Sahai. 
 
Yogesh Samsi – Senior most disciple and one of the best students of
Ustad AllaRakha.
 
Fida Hussain on harmonium – Disciple of Ustad AllaRakha
 
Surjeet Singh on sarangi – Disciple of Ram Narayan
 
Event Stage Manager – Bhupinder Khambay
 
Event organiser – Khurshid Aulia (Daughter of Ustad AllaRakha)
 
A poetic fusion of movement and raw drumming