533 Souls Festival | Gurdain Rayatt | Tabla Solo

#indianmusic #classical #tabla A tabla player of sparkling qualities, Gurdain Rayatt’s performances are filled with exuberance, virtuosity and rich content that he has gleaned from his gurus through years of rigorous training and sadhana (immersive practice). Rayatt learned tabla from his grandfather, Bhai Gurmit Singh Ji Virdee who wasn’t just a great tabla player but also a prolific teacher who had nurtured hundreds of students and sown the seeds of Indian classical music in England – far, far away from its place of origin. During his teenage years, Rayatt had also received training under Pandit Shankar Ghosh in India. Filmed and recorded live at England’s premier venue - The Curve Theatre, Leicester - this video is part of the 533 Souls Festival. Curated exclusively with UK-based musicians, 533 Souls celebrates mental well-being in the post-pandemic world through Indian classical music and yoga. Rayatt performs a solo in Teental. With crystal clear diction and understat