Path Breaking Percussionist and Innovative Composer

Milestone album RHYDHUN...Pioneering work of Indian Classical Rhythm on African DJEMBE.....Trademark style of 'IN & OUT BREATH' to create unique rhythmic motifs.....MUMBAI STAMP Band using trash to create classic rhythms.

The hand matters...then surface beneath can pave way to rhythm

Taufiq’s sense of tone and command over a wide variety of percussion instruments is phenomenal. He has been described as "a fantastic percussionist with any instrument at any speed" by his seniors and contemporaries alike. His repertoire ranges from the skin to the breath to just about any surface.

Classic DJEMBE

Taufiq has pioneered and developed a distinct technique of playing the African percussion instrument, DJEMBE, in the context of Indian rhythmic compositions. It is solely to Taufiq’s credit that today the Djembe is making its presence felt on the music and concert scene in India.His version of the Djembe is inspiring a whole new breed of percussionists in India.

Trend-setting Albums



Trailblazing Concepts

  • THE TRAIN (DJEMBE)

    The Rhythm Of Moving Train On Djembe

  • VOICE & BREATH PERCUSSION

    Taufiq's trademark style of creating rhythmic motifs through voice and breath.
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    GAME CHANGER (DJEMBE)

    A pure classical performance defining Tabla repertoire on the African Djembe.
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    MASTER PERCUSSIONIST

    Imparting knowledge to Gen Next
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    DHOOM2
    (MUMBAI STAMP)

    Taufiq's Stamp in Bollywood.
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    NIKE SHOES JINGLE (VOICE & BODY PERCUSSIONS)

    GOLD at London International Film Festival.
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    SURYA (BEYOND THE SEVEN SEAS)

    Compositions based on Taufiq's band 'Surya' where he collaborates with string melody, backed by keyboard and other percussions.
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    FINOLEX - JINGLE UNIQUE

    A one of it's kind track, composed and performed by Taufiq using only switches for sound.
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    RHYDHUN

    Path breaking album...Multiple Platinums.

  • ACE PERCUSSIONIST

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