Salar Nader

Most sought-after young Afghan-American Tabla virtuoso of his generation, Salar Nader is an unprecedented percussionist, composer, producer, and beat maker. Fascinated with music and in particular with the limitless rhythmic and melodic capabilities of the Tabla, he began studying with the legendary Grammy award winning Tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain at the age of seven years old. Nader began classical training early in his career with the language of North Indian percussion also known as Tabla bols as his main concentration. He has quickly become the leading pioneer and global ambassador in tastefully merging the art of the Tabla with the musical sounds and rhythms from Afghanistan being the primary component. This has allowed for Salar to have become the cultural phenomenon behind strategically showcasing his cultural roots and passion. Salar is based in Hollywood, CA where his daily regimen consists of experimenting in his musical lab with the relentless pursuit of exposing the Tabla into mainstream music while maintaining its sacred depth. He is constantly expanding his musical language with an array of various artists who represent the following contemporary genres of music. Nader commenced 2019 by formally announcing and launching the Salar System Collective. The Salar System album is set for release the summer of 2019. He currently tours and plays 150+ concerts and global festivals a year with 4-time Grammy award winning Bassist, Stanley Clarke.