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 Ta
Ki Ta is a uniquely Canadian ensemble which combines North Indian
classical music, Jazz, and other music styles into a seamless whole
where Eastern and Western instruments, rhythms and melodies are treated
on equal footing. The group has an unusual instrumentation with Hari
Pal (tabla), Karen Graves (saxophones/flute/voice) and Jared Burrows
(electric guitar). Ta Ki Ta’s current repertoire is very diverse
and is based on original compositions by all three members as well
as some traditional songs from jazz and the folk and classical traditions
of India and Canada.
Ta Ki Ta has performed in the Vancouver area many times at such venues as Douglas College, The Roundhouse, Kwantlen College, Tsawwassen Arts Centre, Rime, Norman Rothstein Theatre, and at many Indian cultural events such as Diwali celebrations in 2006 and 2007. The group's name, Ta Ki Ta is a reference to the syllables commonly used in Indian music to represent a three-part rhythm. Ta Ki Ta is currently preparing new repertoire for an upcoming recording and is actively self-producing concerts in the Vancouver area. Ta Ki Ta began in 2004 as a series of musical experiments and concerts by Hari Pal and Jared Burrows. Though they played and performed well with many other fine musicians, it was after meeting sarode player, Ken Wells, that a really unique and powerful group sound emerged. Following Ken’s relocation to the Interior of BC in 2006, Hari and Jared asked saxophonist, flutist and singer, Karen Graves to join the trio. Karen's unique melodic and compositional talents have opened up exciting possibilities for the group and Ta Ki Ta is now performing more original compositions and exploring new musical territory.
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