USTAD SHAHBAZ HUSSAIN τάμπλα

Ustad Shahbaz Hussain is recognised as one of Europe’s foremost tabla players, renowned for his intricate rhythmic command and expressive versatility. A regular performer at London’s Darbar Festival since 2006, he has collaborated with leading artists such as Ustad Irshad Khan, Ustad Nishat Khan, Shashwati Mandal Paul, and Debasmita Bhattacharya. Trained under his father Ustad Mumtaz Hussain and later under masters of both the Delhi and Punjab gharanas, Shahbaz has developed a refined yet dynamic style that bridges classical tradition and contemporary expression.