Darbuka is an amazing middle eastern percussion instrument that is widely used even in African countries like Egypt. Darbuka has an amazing structure and this instrument has a metal body instead of the traditional wood and has plastic skin instead of the regular animal skin. The Darbuka has got its…

Khanjira is a beautiful instrument that is a part of the South Indian classical music percussion ensemble. It is also made from wood and animal skin but the beauty of this instrument is that it is very small in size and easy to carry. This instrument has created a wave…

Mridangam is a beautiful instrument that originates from the Southern part of India has created a great impression among the musicians and the audience across the globe through the significance and the history it shares. I have had the privilege to learn this instrument under the unique process of the…

As you all have read my uniqueness series about various world music genres I through this blog want to convey the uniqueness of percussion instruments and in particular Chanda a South Indian percussion instrument. Percussion instruments are considered as the backbone of any ensemble as it is a beat setter…

As you all have read my blogs I am doing a series where I am talking about music and its uniqueness. Oman a beautiful country that is set in the middle east and has a very different cultural background and mindset. I have lived in Oman for almost my entire…

Indian music is considered one of the ancient music traditions because of the authentic and historical importance given to this music around the world. Indian music has diversified itself into various sub-genres which makes it unique for music lovers all over the world. I feel a great sense of connection…

From my previous blogs, you all know how crazy and passionate I am towards music because of its soothing and refreshing nature. Music has been an integral part of our household as we always have various genres of music being played at home. My musical voyage started at the tender…

As we all know music plays a very important role in all our lives, and this is one such medium that bonds every human being on this planet. Music has a lot of different elements to it and what we see in the end is just the final product. Genres…

Hello everyone, Music is a wonderful art form that rejoices everyone by providing a positive vibe and aura. I am a percussionist and I have felt this energy every time I listen to music and play my drum kit. A few minutes of good music can distract us from the…