MANMOHAN DOGRA

Tabla Virtuoso

Bridging continents through the ancient language of rhythm — a disciple of SNA Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra carrying more than two decades of the Banaras tradition to stages across the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Upcoming Event

Saturday 27 June · OMNOM Islington, London

Talayan

Eye of Rhythm

Three masters. One intimate evening. Tabla, sitar and Jazz drums collide in a rare fusion that carries the weight of centuries and the spontaneity of pure improvisation — an unrepeatable night of sound.

Doors 7:00 PM · Concert 7:30 PM

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Intimate venue · Limited capacity

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A Rhythmic Revelation

A Voice of the Banaras Gharana

Rooted in the revered Banaras Gharana and shaped by two decades of dedicated practice, Manmohan Dogra is one of the most compelling voices in Hindustani classical percussion today. His sound carries the lyrical expressiveness of Banaras Baaj — every dha, tun, and na rings with crystalline precision.

A disciple of SNA Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra, he has further broadened his rhythmic palette through study of the Delhi and Ajrada Gharanas — one of the few artists today who fluently speaks the language of multiple tabla traditions.

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Playing the tabla is not just about mastering compositions but about developing a true sense of rhythm that can travel across traditions. Fusion is not about replacing one form with another; it is about blending them respectfully and finding a shared voice. — Manmohan Dogra

At a Glance

A Tradition, Alive

Four pillars that shape his artistry — from lineage to international stages.

Lineage

Banaras Gharana

Disciple of SNA Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra. Versed in Delhi & Ajrada traditions.

Experience

20+ Years

Over two decades of dedicated solo and accompaniment practice.

Honours

Tabla Shree & Shiromani

Twice-awarded Tabla Shree. Recognised as a 'crown jewel' of tabla artistry.

Stages

Edinburgh · London

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 & 2025. Nehru Centre, London.

Selected Performances

On the World Stage

2025 · Edinburgh Fringe

Anhad: The Infinite Rhythm

An ambitious solo concert described by critics as a 'sonic tapestry' shifting between the meditative and the electrifying.

2024 · Edinburgh Fringe

Raag Rang

A journey through Indian musical traditions at the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre — soulful Hindustani vocal ragas and a tabla solo in the Banaras style.

London · Nehru Centre

Rhythms of Tradition

A traditional tabla solo in Taal Teentaal at one of London's most prestigious cultural venues.

Ongoing · UK

Kathak & Jazz Fusion

Cross-genre performances uniting the rhythmic bols of Kathak dance with Jazz — an original language of rhythm.

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Critical Acclaim

In the Press

Technical precision fused with emotional depth, tradition elevated by innovation.

News24 · A Rhythmic Revelation

His tabla solo was a masterclass in dynamics — moments of delicate restraint gave way to torrents of rhythmic virtuosity.

News24 · Edinburgh Fringe Review

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Solo recitals · sitar & Kathak collaborations · Kathak–Jazz fusion · university workshops. Enquiries are welcomed from festivals, concert halls, arts institutions and private events worldwide.

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