Classical tabla soloist and accompanist Mike Lukshis has established himself as a leading tabla performer and educator in the NYC area. He is regularly sought after for his kathak accompaniment by artists across the US. With 20 years of direct, gurukul style training by spiritual guru and tabla composer Guruji Pandit Divyang Vakil, Mike is continuously imbued with the living tradition of tabla. Through his ongoing tutelage, Mike is carrying forward the Delhi and Ajrada Gharanas, or schools of tabla, to future generations. He is a lead performer of several groups such as contemporary classical tabla ensemble Talavya, Pradhanica Dance and Music Company, and the experimental electronic trio TablaTun. In addition to extensive touring of North America and India, Mike is also a full time teacher and manager of the Taalim School of Indian Music, serving diverse communities around NYC and NJ. As well, he is an executive board member for non-profit organizations Taalim Foundation and Anga Kala Dance Company.