How to Take Care of the Tabla

Kuljit Bhamra explains how the tabla is a sensitive instrument that requires careful maintenance

By Katie Nicholls Published: 30 October 2021 | 3:25 PM Updated: 31 March 2023 | 11:37 AM

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