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Rabin Lal Shrestha

Rabin Lal Shrestha

@rabin-lal-shrestha · Musicians & Instrumentalists, Tabla Players

Rabin Lal Shrestha is a Nepali tabla virtuoso and music educator known for his contributions to classical and devotional music in Nepal. Born in Kathmandu, he has been a leading figure in preserving and teaching the tabla tradition for several decade...

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Rabin Lal Shrestha is a Nepali tabla virtuoso and music educator known for his contributions to classical and devotional music in Nepal. Born in Kathmandu, he has been a leading figure in preserving a...

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Full NameRabin Lal Shrestha
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Tabla Players
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Active Since1989

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37 yrs

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