Tabla Jugalbandi by ROOPAK VAIDYA and KAUSHIK BHAT | Shri Vignesh Bhagwat on Harmonium

Roopak & Kaushik, senior disciples of Pt.Gurumurthy Vaidya playing Tabla Jugalbandi in Teen Tal. They are supported in Harmonium by shri Vignesh Bhagwat. Jugalbandi is a form of Indian classical music where two artists expand either a raga or tabla bols in a systematic to take the audience in a musical journey.

Organised by - Sunaada Arts Foundation Bangalore.
Video & Edits - Shri Manjunath Hegde


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About Artists :

Roopak Vaidya

“Never stop listening, never stop learning, never stop training” — this phrase perfectly embodies Roopak Vaidya, a young and talented Tabla artist whose journey with rhythm began at the remarkable age of three.

Born to Shri Gurumurthy Vaidya, a reputed Tabla artist, Roopak inherited a rich musical legacy. Along with his father’s guidance, he continues to receive the blessings and mentorship of Pandit Ravindra Yavagal, his father’s Guru and a legendary figure in the world of percussion.

Roopak has performed Tabla solos, Jugalbandis, and accompanied various classical and Kathak performances at prestigious platforms such as Sri Ramakalavedike, Sursagar, Saptak, Chinna Kalanadam, Big Banyan Tree, and many more renowned cultural festivals across the country.

A recipient of First Rank in a National-level Music Competition conducted by The Times of India, Roopak’s dedication, sensitivity to rhythm, and natural stage presence make him a captivating performer and a promising musician of the future.

Kaushik Bhat :

Kaushik Bhat is a talented tabla player and a B-high graded artist from All India Radio. He has been deeply immersed in learning tabla for the past 14 years under the esteemed guidance of Pt. Gurumurthy Vaidya ji

Kaushik began learning tabla at the age of 10 from his father, Shri Ganesh Bhat, a renowned stone sculptor, who laid the initial foundation for his musical path.

He has accompanied eminent artists such as Pt. Vinayak Torvi, Pt. Parameshwar Hegde, Ustaad Shafique Khan, Dr. Ashok Hugganavar and so on.

A recipient of the CCRT Scholarship, Kaushik has completed Visharada and Vidwath exams with distinction and has won several competitions.

Academically He has completed BTech degree and currently working as a software engineer