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Taufiq Qureshi
12+ albums
Asian FusionAlltablapercussionIndian Fusion
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Taufiq Qureshi : Profile Taufiq Qureshi, an ace percussionist of India is also an acclaimed composer. Being the son and disciple of the legendary tabla maestro, Ustad Allarakha; Taufiq’s performances showcase the traditional flavour and intricacies of Indian rhythm, interwoven with his phenomenal command and sparkle of contemporary world percussions. Taufiq’s stint with live performances began with the creation of his own world music band, ‘Surya’ way back in 1986-87. Since then he has collaborated with several, eminent contemporary and renowned senior artistes and maestros on the concert platform; at events such as: International Festivals of Jazz Music, World music Fusion concerts, Multinational Corporate Product Launches and Indian Classical Music Conferences; all over India & abroad. A dedicated self-learner, Taufiq soon discovered his greatest asset; ‘a feel’ for the world of sound with all its intricate nuances. This quality makes him one of the most sought after rhythm-programmers, arranger-composers and percussionists in the world of studio recordings (film background scores, ad-jingles, albums, etc.). Taufiq’s own albums like, ‘Colours of Rajasthan’ (1995), ‘Rhydhun’ (2000), ‘Taalisma’ (2002), ‘PercJam’ (2003), Bombay Fever (2006), Mystic Soundscapes- Forest (2007) are a result of his creative versatility as a producer- composer and percussionist. Taufiq’s album ‘Rhydhun’ is said to have set new standards for world music in India. ‘Rhydhun’ was the first of its
