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Anuradha Pal

World’s First Female Professional Tabla Maestro | Cultural Ambassador & Pioneer of Stree Shakti

Anuradha Pal - Global Tabla Maestro and Composer Triptych
5000+
Global Concerts
40+
Countries
120+
Accolades
50M+
Digital Reach

If the male synonym for the Tabla is Zakir Hussain, then the female equivalent has to undeniably be Anuradha Pal. — Hindustan Times

Pioneering Excellence & Global Performance

Anuradha Pal is a globally acclaimed Tabla Maestro whose repetoire spans Rhythmic storytelling, transformative healing experiences, classical Jugalbandis with veterans, contemporary bands, global collaborations, film and media projects and curated experiences.

From performing at India’s premier classical festivals to International festivals like Woodstock and WOMAD for 550,000 fans, to curating the music at the Dior Live Fashion Show—reaching over 13 million viewers—her music resonates worldwide, including the viral release Kautilya with 14+ million streams.

Honored as ‘Bharat ki Laxmi’ by the PM Modi and the ‘First Lady’ Awardee from the President of India, Stree Shakti icon Anuradha Pal is also a commissioned music composer, internationally appreciated for her evocative voice-and-tabla background score for the acclaimed film ‘Gaja Gamini’ at Cannes Films Festival.

A ‘Top-Graded Vidushi’ of the Government of India, lead reviewer for NCERT and a prominent cultural ambassador, Anuradha mentors the next generation through APCA Gurukul, delivers motivational TEDx and Corporate talks, and empowers communities through APCF’s Healing Tabla Experience™ for mental and emotional well-being.

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Performance Highlights

Experience the mastery of Anuradha Pal — from Classical Solos to Global Fusion.

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Global Press & Artistic Milestones

Documenting a Legacy of Innovation and Excellence

Pioneering the Firsts From a 9-year-old prodigy on Doordarshan to headlining WOMAD (UK) and representing India at CHOGM.
Pioneering the Firsts
Highest Institutional Honor Recognized as ‘Bharat ki Laxmi’ by the PMO and conferred the ‘First Ladies’ Award by the President of India.
Institutional Honor
Global Performance Scale Headlined Woodstock ’08 for 400,000 fans; Hailed as a torch-bearer of Indian Classical Music by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Woodstock Performance
Collaborative Excellence A history of high-level performances with world-renowned maestros and international dignitaries.
Collaborations
Global Citations Extensive international coverage documenting her journey of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) and professional "firsts".
Global Press
Modern Digital Presence Hailed as the "Rani of Rhythm"; Globally featured by Spotify and recognized for professional mastery.
Spotify Featured

Global Endorsements of Excellence

Validated by the Masters of Indian Classical Music

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Performances

Classical: Solo recitals and duets with India’s greatest legends on global stages.

Innovations: Experience SOLO-Jugalbandi and the therapeutic Healing Tabla.

Bands: From the all-women Stree Shakti to world-fusion Recharge.

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COMMUNITY & RELIEF

Female Empowerment: Mentoring 100+ musicians via Stree Shakti and composing the official Nari Shakti Anthem for the GOI.

Music with Purpose: Therapeutic Healing Tabla Experience™ and Workshops of Wellness (WOW™) for mental well-being.

Community Relief: Sustaining livelihoods for marginalized folk artists and providing grassroots aid through Stree Shakti URJA.

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Available for Global Concerts, Corporate Keynotes, and Brand Collaborations.

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Common Enquiries & Curations

Anuradha Pal is a preferred choice for high-stature global brands, most notably collaborating with Dior for their Fall ’23 show at the Gateway of India. Her work spans cross-genre collaborations with international symphony orchestras, jazz legends, and digital reach exceeding 50 million.

For global concert bookings, SOLO-Jugalbandi performances, or festival curations, please contact our team via the Email Inquiry button. We handle logistics for worldwide tours and bespoke cultural productions.

Yes. Her Workshops of Wellness (WOW™) and the Healing Tabla Experience™ are tailored for leadership retreats and corporate summits. These sessions use rhythm as a tool for stress resilience, group synergy, and fostering creative innovation.

The Anuradha Pal Cultural Academy (APCA) provides structured online and in-person mentorship. She has also conducted masterclasses at prestigious institutions like MIT and Harvard, sharing the lineage of the 6 main Gharanas with the next generation.

Via the APCF, Anuradha Pal has mentored over 100 female musicians and composed the official Nari Shakti Anthem for the Government of India. Her flagship initiative, Stree Shakti, is India’s first all-female North-South percussion ensemble.

Stree Shakti URJA is a dedicated relief initiative providing financial aid, medical support, and performance opportunities to marginalized folk artists and women in the creative sector, ensuring the survival of grassroots cultural traditions.