Music should not be restricted to a 10pm deadline: Taufiq

"A lot has changed and evolved when it comes to classical music in India. People have become more aware and there is a sense of pride that is now being associated with Indian music and culture," says Taufiq Qureshi, the ace percussionist and an acclaimed composer, who will be performing at the World Percussion Festival, brought to you by the Times of India and ICCR, on February 23, in the capital. Also seen performing on the day would be Buhle Besintu from South Africa.

Son and disciple of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha, and brother of Zakir Hussain, Taufiq chose a different path when it came to keeping the family tradition alive - instead of being a tabla player, he chose to be a percussionist. Did he ever feel pressurised to live up to his family name or feel overshadowed by his brother's fame? "I feel proud to have been born in this family. My father is like my God and my brother, who is 12 years elder to me, has always encouraged me to explore new areas in music," says Taufiq, who has also performed at the Grammys.

Explaining why he changed track from tabla to percussion, Taufiq says, "The A to Z of tabla was in my home. A for Ustan Allarakha and Z for my brother Zakir Hussain. So I figured that if I need to make a mark for myself, I'll have to speak a new language and that is how I decided to get into percussion."
One of the most sought-after rhythm-programmers and composers today, he has rendered background score and music for movies like Dil Chahta Hai, Saawariya, Dhoom 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Jab We Met.

Taufiq, whose stint with live performances began with the creation of his own world music band, Surya, way back in 1986-87, says he loves performing in Delhi, as the crowd in the capital is evolving. "The audience here has matured a lot over the years. At one point, Delhi used to have only classical performances, but that has changed now. People here appreciate rhythm - be it classical, western or alternate music - and festivals like these (World Percussion Festival) help us get a wider connect," he says.

But Taufiq has one complaint too. He feels that such music and such concerts should not be restricted to a 10pm deadline. "These performances take time to reach its peak. Be it jamming or any sort of jugalbandi, the artistes' work hard to build up the tempo, but by the time both the artiste and the audience get into the groove, the cops play party-poopers. I'd like to request the government to support us on this and extend the deadline, so that the artistes feel at ease," he says.

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