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University of California
Los Angeles | UCLA

Assistant Adjunct
Professor, Department
of Ethnomusicology,
School of the Arts
and Architecture
Faculty, International Institute
Faculty, Asia Institute,
and Center for India
and South Asia

University of California
Riverside | UCR

Tabla Instructor,
Department of Music,
College of Humanities,
Arts, & Social Sciences

Recording Label
Golden Horn Records

Abhiman Kaushal

Abhiman Kaushal is an outstanding tabla artist who is well known for his rich tone and clarity in performance. He belongs to the Farukkabad, Lucknow and Ajrara schools of tabla. Kaushal was initiated in this art at a young age by his father, Shri R. B. Kaushal, who was a disciple of the legendary Ustad Amir Hussain Khan. Living in the city of Hyderabad, India, Kaushal took further training under Ustad Sheikh Dawood and Pandit B. Nandkumar.

Kaushal has appeared at major international venues in England, Germany, Italy, Norway, Belgium, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, United States, and India. His performances have been with leading musicians such as Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Pt. Jasraj, Ustad Shuaat Hussain, and Smt. Lakshmi Shankar.

Kaushal has numerous recordings including "Ravi Shankar in Venice," "Passages," and National Geographic's "Man Eaters of North India." He performed for MTV's "Aerosmith: Icon" show, and was featured solo musician for the acclaimed electronic dance drama "Ramayana 2k3." Kaushal has also recorded for various world music compilations.

SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCES :

[1990] Ravi Shankar & Philip Glass : Passages	[1993] Farewell My Friend Import	[1995] Ravi Shankar In Venice Import	[1996] In Celebration Box Set
[1999] University of California Los Angeles World Jazz Orchestra	[2001] Bridges : The Best of Private Music	[2002] The Teacher : Key Works	[2002] Theurgic Seed Orchestra this is not a (c/s)ell
		••• Kaida-Relas •••	Indian Music Ensemble
[2005] The Essential Ravi Shankar	[2006] The Man And His Music	[2007] University of California Riverside	[2008] UCLA