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Beginning as a tabla tarang ensemble, Chakardar was formed in 1995 by Ustad Harkirat Singh Rayatt, a dedicated and experienced teacher for over 30 years and a disciple of the revered late Ustad Gurmit Singh Virdee. Passionate about sharing his knowledge with hundreds of students, his connections with prominent world indian classical and tabla maestros, performers and teachers has allowed Chakardar to grow in prominence, as the leading promoter of the tabla in the UK today.
Respected Invited Tabla Players include:
Pandit Shankar Ghosh, Pandit Suresh Talwalkar, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Pandit Kumar Bose, Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Pandit Yogesh Samsi, Pandit Subhankar Banerjee, Ustad Akram Khan, Ustad Sukhvinder Singh Namdhari, Pandit Sanju Sahai, Pandit Bickram Ghosh, Prabhu Edouard, Satyajit Talwalkar, Shahbaz Hussain, Sankar Chowdhury, Rimpa Shiva
We exist for music lovers and learners alike to provide the following:
Education
Committed to quality teaching, we continue to develop all students to their highest capacity with regular lessons, workshops, experiences and group development. Our annual retreat has been running ever since 2003 with pride.
Performance
We celebrate excellence in tabla through performances from tabla maestros and other artistes across disciplines such as rhythm, instrumental, vocal and dance, showcasing UK based and international artistes.
Events and Ensemble
From cosy baithaks to larger auditoriums, Chakardar events bring music lovers together for a shared experience with friends and family. The Chakardar Ensemble presents the power of tabla in a group setting.
“I have been attending lessons and the summer school as a student for over 15 years and experienced first-hand the incredible maestro performances that Chakardar has brought into the country for our benefit. It has shaped my playing, knowledge and development considerably…”