Celebrating the eclecticism of Hindustani maestro Ramkrishna Vaze
December 23, 2025
First appeared in www.scroll.in on January 9, 2016. This column has previously touched upon the issue of eclecticism in Hindustani
I create music at the intersection of tradition and contemporary vision.
I have been fortunate to grow as a tabla player under the guidance of my guru, the legendary Nikhil Ghosh, whose teachings shaped my understanding of India’s rich rhythmic traditions. My journey has taken me across India and the world as a soloist, accompanist, composer, and researcher. I’ve enjoyed collaborating with inspiring musicians, contributing to theatre and film projects like Stories in a Song and The Disciple, and recording extensively. Awards and recognition have been encouraging, but my deepest commitment remains to learning, teaching, and sharing music that is rooted in tradition yet open to new ideas.
My work as a musician spans performance, composition, research, and education.
First appeared in www.scroll.in on January 9, 2016. This column has previously touched upon the issue of eclecticism in Hindustani
First appeared in www.scroll.in on January 2, 2016. One of the major concerns related to traditional knowledge contained in systems
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