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: a pair of small different-sized hand drums used especially in music of India
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That seems to be truer than ever on upcoming album The Mountain, which Albarn recorded in India, and whose second single not only features traditional Indian instruments like the tablas and the sarod, but also guest vocals from Argentinian rapper Trueno.
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Indian representation remains strong with metal-folk fusion band Bloodywood returning to the Lolla stage, alongside indie acts including Ankur Tewari & The Ghalat Family, tabla maestro Karsh Kale, electronic duo OAFF-Savera, and rising hip-hop artist MXRCI.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The day will start with a drum circle and finish with a performance by Third Coast Percussion, who will be joined by tabla player Salar Nader.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The rhythm of the tabla, the lament of string instruments, and the undercurrent of poetic chant form a symphony of sacred mourning and quiet hope.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Indian representation remains strong with metal-folk fusion band Bloodywood returning to the Lolla stage, alongside indie acts including Ankur Tewari & The Ghalat Family, tabla maestro Karsh Kale, electronic duo OAFF-Savera, and rising hip-hop artist MXRCI.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The day will start with a drum circle and finish with a performance by Third Coast Percussion, who will be joined by tabla player Salar Nader.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The rhythm of the tabla, the lament of string instruments, and the undercurrent of poetic chant form a symphony of sacred mourning and quiet hope.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tabla
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“Tabla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tabla. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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