Date: 22 – 26 June 2026 

Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Venue: KCC, 4th Floor & Amphitheatre 

Recommended age: 7 years and above 

Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents LAYAKARI, an immersive rhythm and tabla workshop led by internationally acclaimed tabla maestro Tanmoy Bose. Rooted in Indian classical percussion while engaging with global rhythm traditions, the workshop invites participants into an interactive journey through sound, listening, movement, and creative expression. 

Designed for beginners, intermediate learners, musicians, dancers, educators, and curious participants across age groups, LAYAKARI approaches rhythm as something deeply connected to everyday life – present in breath, speech, movement, and human connection. Through practical learning, ensemble exercises, improvisation, and listening sessions, participants will explore rhythm not only as a musical form but also as a way of developing focus, creativity, collaboration, and awareness. 

The workshop concludes with A final sharing and performance on 27 June 2026 at the KCC amphitheatre. 

• Introduction to rhythm, taal, pulse, and tempo 

• Basic tabla techniques and bols 

• Body percussion and rhythm games 

• Listening and coordination exercises 

• Folk and world rhythm explorations 

• Group rhythm-making and improvisation 

• Tabla technique development and tonal clarity 

• Understanding taals such as teentaal, rupak, and jhaptal 

• Layakari, tihais, and improvisation methods 

• Ensemble interaction and performance skills 

• Cross-genre rhythm conversations and fusion approaches 

• Rhythm, mindfulness, and composition exercises 

Tanmoy Bose is one of India’s leading tabla maestros, known for his dynamic approach to rhythm and his work across Indian classical, fusion, and world music traditions. Over the years, he has collaborated with some of the most celebrated musicians across the globe and has performed extensively at prestigious international festivals and concert platforms. 

Widely respected for his ability to make rhythm engaging and accessible, Tanmoy Bose’s teaching practice combines technical depth with experimentation, listening, and collaborative learning. His workshops create spaces where tradition and contemporary practice come together through shared musical experience.