the first professional woman tabla player in Nepal—to offer music and dance classes to underprivileged kids. (Three of us wind up donating guitars we'd bought in Kathmandu to use during the trip.) ...

The tabla player is expected to produce bols that simulate the footwork, while also focusing on the overall aesthetic appeal created by gesture and movement. It is not uncommon therefore to come ...

While the tabla player does not have to play during the aalaap section, and this may be over a few minutes or even close to half an hour in case of an extended aalaap, concert decorum and musical ...