Taufiq Qureshi, son and disciple of tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha, is an acclaimed composer and commanding percussionist. His trademark style incorporates body and vocal percussion to create distinctive rhythmic motifs spanning across cultures.
His albums have been released internationally and he has performed at major music festivals throughout the world. He has been greatly influenced by his brother Zakir Hussain and has been privileged to receive guidance from Ghatam Vidhwan Pandit “Vikku” Vinayakram.
While the realm of studio music keeps him constantly engaged creatively, Taufiq is continuously evolving as a percussionist in live performance.
Discography:
Colours of Rajasthan (Music Today, 1995)
Rhydhun (Music Today, 2000)
Swar Utsav – Streams In Confluence (2001)
Rhydhun Gold (2002)
Mondo Beat – Masters of Percussion
India The Greatest Songs Ever
Taalisma (2002)
PercJam (2003)
Bombay Fever (2006)
Mystic Soundscapes – Forest (2007)
Rooh – Songs From The Heart (2007)
TaDhaa- An Expression Of High Energy (2011)
Spark (Music Today)
The Oath Of Vaayuputras (2013)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
