Tapan Bhattacharya

(tabla)

Tapan Bhattacharya hails as one of the leading artists in his field, with a brilliant professional background with more than 15 years of experience. Tapan has performed in the most prestigious theaters, rooms and festivals. He was born in the sacred city of Benares (at the Ganga river side in India), where he studied under the brilliant guidance of one of the most prestigious tabla masters of his country, his Guru Pandit Kavriaj Ashutosh Bhattacharya. Tappan is known for combining a deep technical knowledge with an irresistible creative vitality and playfulness that is transmitted through his tabla performances.

Settled in Spain since 1990, Tapan is the main responsible figure in the promulgation of Indian classical music and dance in Spain. He invites musicians and dancers from India to perform Indian classical music. He is Ancient Future's resident tabla player for European tours.