Kashif Ali Dani

Meet Dani Khan

Kashif Ali Dani aka Dani Khan, is an internationally acclaimed tabla artist known for his dynamic performances and deep-rooted mastery of classical and contemporary rhythms. Kashif is a Disciple of Ustad Ghulam Abbas Khan of the Punjab Gharana.

His performance credits include prestigious venues such as: Ronnie Scott's, barbican (UK), Centre Stage, Kennedy Centre, UCLA (USA), Mao Livehouse (China) and shows in Norway, Australia, Turkey, Poland, Germany, Ajman, Dubai,Abu Dhabi, Oman and the list goes on.

He has toured extensively across the UK, USA and internationally, captivating audiences with his expressive playing and cross-cultural collaborations with critically acclaimed Jazz bands like Jaubi.

Dani’s work bridges tradition and innovation, bringing the rich heritage of tabla to diverse global audiences with energy, precision, and passion.

Kashif has played with most of the legendary singers of Indian classical music tradition from Pakistan such as : Ustad Salamat Ali Khan Sahab, Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan Sahab, Ustad Hamid Ali Khan Sahab, Ustad Shafqat Salamat Ali Khan Sahab, Ustad Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan Sahab, Ustad Javed Niazi Khan Sahab, Ustad Babar Niazi Khan Sahab, Ustad Imtiaz Ali Khan Sahab, Ustad Imtiaz Ali Khan Sahab, Ustad Riaz Ali Khan Sahab, Arif Lohar Sahab, Mekaal Hassan Band, Zeb Hania and many more.

Barbican Centre, Alchemy Festival, Sands-Film Studios, Southbank Centre, Center Stage tours USA, NAPA, Global jazz festivals, Turkey, Mao Livehouse.Beijing, Bandai Namco Dream Hall Shanghai, Guangzhou- China, Jazz festivals in Poland

Thousands of Shows Worldwide

Collaborations

Dani Khan has been an integral force in shaping the sonic identity of the Arieb Azhar Band over the years. His dynamic tabla playing, marked by sensitivity, intuition, and technical mastery, has added depth and texture to the band’s evolving sound. Whether driving the rhythm with energetic precision or weaving subtle melodic nuances into each performance, Dani’s contribution has consistently elevated the band’s musical expression. His long-standing collaboration with Arieb Azhar has not only strengthened their musical chemistry but has also played a vital role in defining the band’s distinctive fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry.

Dani is a founding and permanent member of Jaubi Having performed at The Barbican Centre and Jazz festivals around the world, the acclaimed collective known for its unique fusion of jazz and South Asian classical music. As the group’s tabla player, he plays a vital role in shaping Jaubi’s distinctive sound, blending intricate rhythmic traditions with contemporary improvisation to create a truly global musical experience. Jaubi (pronounced “Jaw-Bee”) are an experimental band from Lahore, Pakistan.
They skip around the genres of North Indian Classical music, modal Jazz and Hip-Hop. jaubimusic.com