Interview with Sirishkumar Manji

Sirishkumar Manji, known by the stage name Sirishkumar, is a tabla virtuoso. A disciple of his father, the gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Pandit Bhagwanji Manji, who in turn learnt from the legendary classical singer Pandit Omkarnath Thakur, from India. Sirishkumar has been playing tabla since the age of six, with music permeating every aspect of his life, carrying on the great tradition of classical Indian music. During his career, Sirish has worked on innumerable collaborations with musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds, including jazz, contemporary classical music, pop, the avant-garde, and many musical traditions from all over the world. He also works in his studio in London with all kinds of musicians and artists.

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