Past & Upcoming

Performances

From Banaras to Edinburgh — a journey across venues, gharanas and genres.

Upcoming & Recent

Concerts & Collaborations

Upcoming · World Tour

Tabla × Flamenco — with Brandon Walker

An upcoming world-tour collaboration uniting the rhythms of Banaras with the fire and cadence of flamenco — a rare cross-cultural dialogue between two ancient percussive traditions.

Upcoming · London

Performance with Pt. Baluji Srivastava OBE

A forthcoming performance alongside the legendary multi-instrumentalist Baluji Srivastava — a meeting of generations in Indian classical music.

2025 · Camden Town

South Asian Heritage Month — Kathak & Jazz

A celebrated fusion performance with Kathak dancer Richa Srivastava and Jazz drummer Siemy Di at the South Asian Heritage Month Celebrations in Camden Town, London.

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 — captivating both classical connoisseurs and curious newcomers alike.

2024 · Nehru Centre, London

Rhythms of Tradition — A Tabla Journey

Presented a traditional tabla solo in Taal Teentaal at one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious cultural venues, showcasing the full breadth of the Banaras Gharana's classical repertoire.

2024 · Edinburgh Fringe

Raag Rang — A Journey Through Indian Musical Traditions

Presented at the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre as part of the world's largest arts festival — soulful Hindustani vocal ragas and a tabla solo in the Banaras style, blending power, precision and emotion.

Ongoing · United Kingdom

Fusion Concerts — Kathak & Jazz

Pioneered cross-genre performances uniting the rhythmic bols of Indian classical Kathak dance with Jazz, creating an original 'language of rhythm' for multicultural UK audiences.

Ongoing · Partnership

The Tabla–Sitar Dialogue · David Beards

An ongoing creative partnership with Edinburgh-based sitarist David Beards in which Manmohan redefines the tabla's role as an equal voice in rhythmic dialogue with the sitar.

Ongoing · India & UK

University & School Workshops

Educational workshops at universities and schools across India and the UK, bringing Indian classical percussion to younger and wider audiences.

Awards

Honours & Accolades

Awarded Twice

Tabla Shree Award

One of the most coveted recognitions in Indian classical percussion, honouring exceptional mastery and contribution to the tabla tradition.

National Recognition

Tabla Shiromani Award

Recognising Manmohan as a 'crown jewel' of tabla artistry — this distinction celebrates outstanding artistry, dedication and service to Hindustani music.

Press Acclaim

A Rhythmic Revelation

Widely praised by critics at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for performances described as 'a rhythmic revelation' — technical precision fused with profound emotional depth.

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