[citation needed] Nearly 30 years ago, Pandit Divyang Vakil renounced his career as a tabla performer to dedicate himself wholeheartedly to teaching, composing and spiritual pursuits.
[1][13][14] The 'Taalvidya' program focuses on the rhythmic aspect of Kathak and aims at providing the dancers with a deeper understanding into the fundamental structure of the art form through classes, workshops and courses eventually opening up many new avenues for an artist to explore.
Vakil composed a piece for Yu to play on the traditional Korean instrument, the Janggu, and set it to popular Indian rhythms.
The following month Pandit Ji was invited to compose and teach Indian rhythms and theory to Korean artists in an international music exchange program.
All the group Tabla works retain the essence of the Indian Classical Music while showcasing synchronization of complex rhythms transitioning to smooth meditative passages not usually associated with drumming.
[25][26] Talavya has also performed at notable events and locations such as the Chico World Music Festival, held in Chico, California, United States,[27][28] Symphony Space, NYC,[citation needed] TEDx ASB Events at Mumbai, India,[29][25] The INK Conference at Jaipur, India,[30] Queens University of Charlotte, USA,[5] Lincoln Center, NYC,[31] The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC™) 2013 at Indianapolis, USA[32] and numerous other locations across North America.
[34] Pradhanica has performed at various locations across the states; Manhattan Movement and Art Center,[34] Drive East, The Festival of South Asian Music and Dance at La MaMa,[35] Lone Tree Arts Center, Colorado,[38] Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA,[34] and Annual Princeton Festival at McCarter Theater in Princeton are some to mention.
Rhythmic Freefall: The Power of Rhythm in Nature' was an event curated by the Taalim School of Indian Music held at the base of the Lower Enfield Falls at Robert H. Treman State Park on 22 September 2018.
[45] Reportedly, over 100 Tabla players aged 4 – 65 years from the Taalim School of Indian Music, USA led by Guruji Pandit Divyang Vakil showcased a powerful performance alongside the rushing waterfall to experience the oneness of rhythm in nature.
[citation needed] Pandit Divyang Vakil received the 'Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar' (Gujarat State honour) by the Gujarat Rajya Sangeet Natak Academy on 8 December 2014 for his years of contribution to the field of Indian classical music in an award ceremony held at the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad Hall.