Whether or not most PA students have heard of the tabla, they probably have heard of Rohan Malhotra. Malhotra has displayed his skill as a percussionist and expressed dedication to his heritage by playing the tabla, an Indian hand-drum, in numerous Indo-pak events, Drumline and the Academy Jazz band. Furthermore, Malhotra embraces the challenge of adapting an ancient musical style to modern situations, as demonstrated by his unique role in last term’s production of “Oedipus Rex.”

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