Tabla artist, composer, and producer, Suphala, is a modern 21st century beat pioneer, whose playing is firmly rooted in thousand- year old traditions. A protege of Ustad Allarakha and Zakir Hussain, Suphala has collaborated with several prominent artists including Norah Jones, Timbaland, Perry Ferrell, Vernon Reid, and Sean Lennon. Her eclectic compositions featuring some of these artists can be heard on her debut cd, "The Now," released by Rasa/ Tommy Boy records. www.suphala.com

Suphala performs with Violinist Mazz Swift to create a whirling mixture of cinematic sound with driving tabla beats and orchestral strings over a digital landscape.