Tom Simenauer

Tom Simenauer was born in New Zealand and was blessed to have working musicians as parents. He started playing rock and jazz on a drum kit from the age of 8. During this time he also played violin and piano for 5 years.

At the age of 19 Tom had a spiritual awakening and took a new direction in music. Shortly after this time he also moved to London. He started to learn tabla (North Indian percussion) at the age of 24 from an Indian master, Shib Shanka Ray who is based in London.

Since 1994 Tom has also been teaching tabla and leading / co-leading many workshops all over Britain, concerning rhythm and dance.

He has accompanied many ensembles playing a range of musical styles, including Indian Classical, Folk, World Fusion, Devotional, dance music, Heavy Rock etc.

He also presently plays for many dance companies in London including the London Contemporary school of Dance, Rambert Dance Company, Central School of Ballet & The Royal Ballet.

Tom is one of the original accompanists for Indigo Moon’s Saraswati, having performed with her since 1992 (prior to the name Indigo Moon Theatre). Tom strongly feels that music and art in general have a vital role in the world as it is at present, to bring people closer to themselves and to each other.

For booking enquiries (e.g. workshops, concerts, concert organisation, weddings etc.) contact tablatom@yahoo.com
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