Shawn Mativetsky

Dynamic performer Shawn Mativetsky is considered one of Canada's leading ambassadors of the tabla, and is a pioneer in bridging the worlds of Western and Indian classical music. Called an œexceptional soloist by critic Rajean Beaucage, WholeNote's Andrew Timar adds that œas a leading disciple of the renowned Pandit Sharda Sahai, he has serious street cred. Shawn Mativetsky is highly sought-after as both performer and educator, and is active in the promotion of the tabla and North Indian classical music through workshops and performances around the world. Based in Montreal, Shawn teaches tabla and percussion at McGill University.