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Exploring Music and Dance from North India | Introduction to Tabla Playing and Tala Rhythmic Cycles

Boulevard Carl-VOGT 65, 1205 Genève, 1200, Genève
Exploring Music and Dance from North India | Introduction to Tabla Playing and Tala Rhythmic Cycles

Dates:

So., 6. Sept. 2026, 14:30–16:30

### Topics :

Information on the instruments, its dynamics, repertory, etc.

Brief demonstration of the above topics

Listening to select recordings of landmark artists of _tabla_

Workshop for children exploring tala through singing and the recitation of rhythmic syllables (_bols_)

On 5 and 6 September 2026, the MEG will present a series of events dedicated to the classical music traditions of North India (Hindustani music), in tribute to Paul Grant.

Four workshops offering keys to listening and discovering Hindustani musical repertoires, dance, and musical instruments will be led by the Hindustani music master Pandit Nayan Ghosh, his son, the percussionist Ishaan Ghosh, and his daughter, the dancer Sharanya Ghosh.

They will be joined by Jyoti Ghosh, a musician, educator, and specialist in Indian classical music, and by the musician Sébastien Lacroix.

The programme also provides an opportunity to present to the public five of the thirteen musical instruments that once belonged to Paul Grant (1951–2024), donated to the MEG in March 2025 by Liliane de Toledo Grant. Exceptionally brought out of storage, these instruments will be presented and played on 6 September.

Cost: 0.-

Bookings: https://my.weezevent.com/atelier-4-initiation-au-jeu-des-timbales-tabla-et-aux-cycles-rythmique-tala

Image credit: © 2026 Sama Rasa

More information

Source: Event information supplied by Ville de Genève (official OpenAgenda) — OpenAgenda open-licence event data.

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