Taaliqa

Multi Instrumental Duo

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Taal is the rhythmic system of North Indian music, Iqa is the rhythmic system used in the Middle East.

With a passion for rhythm, Taaliqa multi instrumental duo bring Taal & Iqa together, creating a unique soundworld of ever changing textures, tonal subtleties and exciting rhythms.

Drawing on a range of musical influences including traditions from North Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent,Taaliqa take their audience on a musical journey through intricate compositions & virtuosic improvisation, balancing and contrasting fiery percussion with meandering microtonal melodies.

A Taaliqa performance includes an array of instruments from these traditions, including Oud, Tabla,Tabla tarang ( row of tuned tablas), Darabouka, Zarb, Daf & Gatam.

A balance of melodic & percussion based pieces adds variety to a set which includes innovative original material and their own contemporary arrangements of traditional compositions.

Taaliqa also give workshops explaining and demonstrating some of the rhythmical concepts with which they work, These can include working with formulas for improvisation & composition, and the cross application of rhythmic ideas between instruments of varied rhythmical systems.