Boom time for dhol tasha troupes in Mumbai

Mumbai | Thursday | 20th September, 2018

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Prasad Parkar, who runs Morya dhol troupe, says, "The ban on DJs has increased demand for Puneri dhol, no doubt. MUMBAI: An interesting offshoot of the ban on DJs this Ganeshotsav has been the spurt in demand for drummers who play the traditional dhol tasha instruments . "I love the Puneri dhol but even I would resent it being played under my house each weekend," he laughs. "We have engaged Nadbrahma, a leading Puneri dhol band from Pune, who will bring 70-80 drummers for our procession. You will not see women in Nashik dhol troupes..