The Indian Express : Flying Solo
“Los Angeles-based tabla player Aloke Dutta, guru to some of the finest Western percussionists, is attempting to get the tabla it’s status as a solo instrument.” read more…
LA Weekly
“Aloke Dutta Just Wants to Bang on His Classical Indian Drum All Day. By Himself.” read more…
Krimson News
“Several months ago Krimson News learned that King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto received his Tabla instruction from a man named Aloke Dutta. Upon doing some further research on Aloke I learned that he was tabla instructor to the many stars of the rock-drumming world.” read more…
NPR Podcast
“NPR’s Alex Chadwick profiles Aloke Dutta, a Los Angeles-based musician who has mastered the rare art of playing solo on the Indian drums, also known as the tabla.” read more…
Mountain Weekly News
“Aloke Dutta returned to Colorado for an out of this world concert at the Dazzle Jazz Restaurant and Lounge. One of the premiere tabla players in the world hailing from Bengali, India.” read more…
Oregon Live
“Aloke Dutta is one of the greatest living tabla players. I have seen Zari Hassain and Alla Rakha both live. He is equal in his playing and energy..” read more…
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