Quiet rhythm that speaks volumes
Handcrafted in Dijkot, tablas carry centuries of musical tradition, with each strike reflecting skill and lasting legacy Israr Hussain checks a tabla in his workshop in Dijkot. Photo: APP Islamabad: The beat of a dhol or the beat of a tabla travels from the ears to the heart and slowly takes over the body, making listeners nod their heads. Soon, feet are moving and fingers are tapping. When he plays the tabla, people gather without being called. Be it a ghazal, thumri, folk song, tappay or maahi, the tabla gives music its rhythm and meaning. However, before this rhythm reaches












