Trilochan Kampli

Born in 1985, Trilochan's debut solo concert at the age of 12, stunned an All India Radio invited audience. His crisp technique, effortless mastery over complex and intricate compositions, easy style and involved playing invoked instant following and recognition. Gangubai Hangal prophesied " He is going to be a very great artist!" after she heard him perform. Since then this prodigy has continued with passion and commitment, playing at major festivals, appearing on TV and touring India, not only as a solo tabla artist but also as a sensitive and accomplished accompanist.

Trilochan trained initially under Shri Bhaskar Hegde and Sri Mohan Hegde of Purab baj and later under Madiwalaiah Sali of the Banaras gharana. His journey continued with the legendary guru Basavaraj Bendigiri of the Farukhabad gharana. At present he continues his taalim with Pt Anand Badamikar, also of the Farukhabad gharana. Trilochan combines the fiery statement of the Farukhabad gharana with delicate, clear fingering from the Banaras and Purab gharanas.

Trilochan is one of the rare musicians trying to keep the ancient tabla compositions alive. He believes in passing on this extraordinary heritage and his students will vouch for the talented teacher in this youngster. He is also part of "Soular Flare" a first of its kind fusion ensemble, blending jazz/pop with rigorous tabla compositions and ragas on the sitar. Trilochan also holds a degree in music from the prestigious Karnatak University, famous for its music department. Several private organisations and the government of Karnataka have bestowed scholarships on him.

He has accompanied renowned artists such as Pt Rajiv Taranath, Ustad Bale Khan Ustad Usman Khan, Ustad Faiyaz Khan, Ustad Hameed Khan, Pandit Venkatesh Kumar, Ustad Shafiq Khan and Smt Vidushi Aarti Anklikar, to name a few.

Kathak performances require great command over bols and complex rhythm patterns. Trilochan is among the small handful of artists who accompanies Kathak dancers and takes their performances to a higher level. He is also part of the famous Tablaphilia group started by Pt Samir Chatterjee