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What happens when an ancient Indian percussion tradition meets contemporary music and global influences?Join acclaimed tabla maestro Basant Madhur for a fascinating exploration of the tabla — one of India’s most distinctive and expressive musical traditions.
With a career spanning performance, education and international collaboration, Basant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this engaging session. He'll take us inside the rhythms, traditions and techniques of tabla, while exploring how this centuries-old art form continues to evolve and connect with audiences around the world.
The tabla is much more than a percussion instrument. Its intricate rhythms, extraordinary versatility and deep cultural roots make it a powerful form of musical storytelling.
Basant will share insights into the traditions behind the instrument, demonstrate its distinctive sounds and rhythms, and explore how Indian classical music can meet other musical cultures to create something entirely new.
This is an opportunity to experience the music up close, hear from an expert who has devoted his life to the art form, and discover the connections between tradition, creativity and contemporary music.
Whether you're already familiar with Indian music or simply curious to hear something different, come along for a morning of rhythm, stories, performance and conversation.
Meet Basant Madhur
Basant Madhur is a distinguished tabla player, composer, and music educator, born into a family of musicians and trained under his elder brother Deepak Madhur and renowned Punjab Gharana maestro Pt. Pawan Kumar Verma.
Since relocating to New Zealand in 2002, Basant founded the Sargam School of Indian Music, where he has trained more than 500 students and helped nurture the next generation of musicians.
He has performed internationally alongside leading maestros including Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Dr. Kadri Gopalnath and Pt. Raju Majumdar, as well as collaborating with artists across jazz, fusion and contemporary music.
His work has taken him across New Zealand and internationally, including performances and collaborations in India, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and the USA.
Known for his engaging stage presence and ability to connect deeply with audiences through rhythm and creativity, Basant brings both exceptional musical expertise and a genuine passion for sharing Indian music with others.
What We'll Explore
• The history and cultural traditions of the tabla
• How the tabla works and what makes its sound so distinctive
• The rhythms and techniques of Indian classical music
• The role of improvisation and creativity in tabla performance
• How traditional Indian music has evolved and travelled around the world
• The meeting point between Indian classical music and contemporary musical styles
• Global collaborations and musical fusion
• Live demonstrations and performance
• The stories, traditions and ideas behind the music
• An opportunity to ask questions and join the conversation
📍 Location: Symphonia Music Hall, Freemans Bay, Auckland
📅 Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
☕ Refreshments: Tea and coffee included
🎟️ Tickets: $55 per person
👥 Hosted by Love Heart
Come curious. Discover something new. Meet interesting people and share the experience with others who enjoy learning, music and great conversation.
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Symphonia Music, 57-59 Wellington Street, Freemans Bay,Auckland, New Zealand
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