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Abhiman Kaushal is an outstanding tabla
artist who is much sought after for his sensitive accompaniment and intense solo
playing. He represents the Farukkabad and Lucknow styles
of tabla. Having been initiated into the art by his father R. B. Kaushal, who was a
disciple of the legendary Ustad Amir Hussain Khan, Abhiman later continued his
training under the famous Ustad Sheikh Dawood of Hyderabad, India, and the Ustad's
senior most disciple, Pandit B. Nandkumar.
Abhiman has accompanied most of the leading musicians, singers and dancers of
North Indian classical music. He has toured around the world performing
in prestigious venues. He has numerous recordings and world music collaborations.
He has recorded a soundtrack for National Geographc's Man Eaters of North India,
for Zoolander movie and has performed for MTV's Aerosmith icon show in front of a
live audience. Recently he was the solo featured musician for the acclaimed
electronic dance drama Ramayana 2k3 which won rave reviews in Los Angeles and
New York City.
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