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	{{short description\|Indian percussionist and composer (born 1951)}}		{{short description\|Indian percussionist and composer (born 1951)}}
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	'''Trilok Gurtu''' (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book\|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music\|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]\|editor=Colin Larkin\|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)\|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]\|date=1997\|edition=Concise\|isbn=1-85227-745-9\|page=555}}</ref> whose work ~~has blended~~ the [[music of India]] with [[jazz fusion]] and [[world music]].<ref name=europejazz>{{cite web \|url=http://www.europejazz.net/mus/gurtu.htm \|title=Trilok Gurtu Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=EuropeJazz.net}}</ref><ref name=drummerworld>{{cite web \|url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Trilok_Gurtu.html \|title=Trilok Gurtu – October 30, 1951 – Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Drummerworld.com}}</ref><ref name=mariomendes>{{cite web \|url=http://mariomendes.tripod.com/trilok.html \|title=Biography of Trilok Gurtu \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Mariomendes.Tripod.com}}</ref>		'''Trilok Gurtu''' (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book\|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music\|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]\|editor=Colin Larkin\|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)\|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]\|date=1997\|edition=Concise\|isbn=1-85227-745-9\|page=555}}</ref> whose work blends the [[music of India]] with [[jazz fusion]] and [[world music]].<ref name=europejazz>{{cite web \|url=http://www.europejazz.net/mus/gurtu.htm \|title=Trilok Gurtu Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=EuropeJazz.net \|archive-date=17 May 2009 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517023602/http://www.europejazz.net/mus/gurtu.htm \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=drummerworld>{{cite web \|url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Trilok_Gurtu.html \|title=Trilok Gurtu – October 30, 1951 – Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Drummerworld.com}}</ref><ref name=mariomendes>{{cite web \|url=http://mariomendes.tripod.com/trilok.html \|title=Biography of Trilok Gurtu \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Mariomendes.Tripod.com}}</ref>

	He has worked with [[Terje Rypdal]], [[Gary Moore]], [[John McLaughlin (musician)\|John McLaughlin]], [[Jan Garbarek]], [[Joe Zawinul]], [[Michel Bisceglia]], [[Bill Laswell]], [[Maria João (singer)\|Maria João]] & [[Mário Laginha]], and [[Robert Miles]].<ref name=europejazz/><ref name=drummerworld/><ref name=mariomendes/>		He has worked with [[Terje Rypdal]], [[Gary Moore]], [[John McLaughlin (musician)\|John McLaughlin]], [[Jan Garbarek]], [[Joe Zawinul]], [[Michel Bisceglia]], [[Bill Laswell]], [[Maria João (singer)\|Maria João]] & [[Mário Laginha]], [[Stefano Bollani]] and [[Robert Miles]].<ref name=europejazz/><ref name=drummerworld/><ref name=mariomendes/>

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Gurtu was born to Hindu Brahmin parents in [[Mumbai]], [[India]];<ref name="Larkin"/> he had a [[Kashmiri Pandit]] father and a [[Marathi people\|Marathi]] mother. He attended ~~[[Don Bosco~~ High School (~~Matunga~~)]] in Mumbai. His mother, the famous Hindustani classical and semi-classical vocalist [[Shobha Gurtu]], encouraged him to learn playing [[tabla]], and he received formal training in percussion from [[Shah Abdul Karim]].<ref name=mariomendes/>		Gurtu was born to Hindu Brahmin parents in [[Mumbai]], [[India]];<ref name="Larkin"/> he had a [[Kashmiri Pandit]] father and a [[Marathi people\|Marathi]] mother. He attended Antonio De Souza High School (ANZA) in Byculla,Mumbai. His mother, the famous Hindustani classical and semi-classical vocalist [[Shobha Gurtu]], encouraged him to learn playing [[tabla]], and he received formal training in percussion from [[Shah Abdul Karim]].<ref name=mariomendes/>

	==Career==		==Career==
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	One of Gurtu's earliest recordings was on ''Apo-Calypso'', a 1977 album by the German ethnic fusion band [[Embryo (jazz band)\|Embryo]]. His mother also sang in that record, and later joined him on his first solo CD, ''Usfret''.<ref name=europejazz/>		One of Gurtu's earliest recordings was on ''Apo-Calypso'', a 1977 album by the German ethnic fusion band [[Embryo (jazz band)\|Embryo]]. His mother also sang in that record, and later joined him on his first solo CD, ''Usfret''.<ref name=europejazz/>

	In the 1980s, Gurtu played with Swiss drummer [[Charly Antolini]] and with [[John McLaughlin (musician)\|John McLaughlin]] in McLaughlin's trio,<ref name="Larkin"/> accompanied variously by bassists [[Jonas Hellborg]], [[Kai Eckhardt]], and [[Dominique DiPiazza]]. The line-up with Hellborg performed at least one concert opening for [[Miles Davis]] in Berkeley, California in 1988.<ref name=mariomendes/>		In the 1980s, Gurtu played with Swiss drummer [[Charly Antolini]] and with [[John McLaughlin (musician)\|John McLaughlin]] in McLaughlin's trio,<ref name="Larkin"/> accompanied variously by bassists [[Jonas Hellborg]], [[Jeff Berlin]], [[Kai Eckhardt]], and [[Dominique DiPiazza]]. The line-up with Hellborg performed at least one concert opening for [[Miles Davis]] in Berkeley, California in 1988.<ref name=mariomendes/>

	Collaboration between Gurtu and McLaughlin included vocal improvisations using the Indian ''[[tala (music)\|tala]] talk'' method of oral drumming notations for teaching drum patterns. Sometimes, Eckhardt would join in with hip-hop beat-box vocals for a three-way vocal percussion jam, while Gurtu and McLaughlin would throw in a few amusing words such as some Japanese brand names mixed with some Indian words.<ref name=europejazz/>		Collaboration between Gurtu and McLaughlin included vocal improvisations using the Indian ''[[tala (music)\|tala]] talk'' method of oral drumming notations for teaching drum patterns. Sometimes, Eckhardt would join in with hip-hop beat-box vocals for a three-way vocal percussion jam, while Gurtu and McLaughlin would throw in a few amusing words such as some Japanese brand names mixed with some Indian words.<ref name=europejazz/>
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	Some of the unusual aspects of Gurtu's drum playing include playing without a drum stool, in a half-kneeling position on the floor, and the use of an unconventional kick drum that resembles a large drum head with a kick-pedal, and a mix of tablas and western drums. Gurtu's unique percussion signature involves dipping cymbals and strings of shells into a bucket of water to create a shimmering effect.<ref name=drummerworld/>		Some of the unusual aspects of Gurtu's drum playing include playing without a drum stool, in a half-kneeling position on the floor, and the use of an unconventional kick drum that resembles a large drum head with a kick-pedal, and a mix of tablas and western drums. Gurtu's unique percussion signature involves dipping cymbals and strings of shells into a bucket of water to create a shimmering effect.<ref name=drummerworld/>

	Gurtu joined [[Oregon (band)\|Oregon]] after the death of ~~drummer~~ [[Collin Walcott]]. He played on three of their records: [[Ecotopia (album)\|Ecotopia]] (1987), ''45th Parallel'' (1989), and ''Always, Never and Forever'' (1991).<ref name=mariomendes/>		Gurtu joined [[Oregon (band)\|Oregon]] after the death of percussionist/tabla player [[Collin Walcott]]. He played on three of their records: [[Ecotopia (album)\|Ecotopia]] (1987), ''45th Parallel'' (1989), and ''Always, Never and Forever'' (1991).<ref name=mariomendes/>

	In the early 1990s, Gurtu resumed his career as a solo artist and a bandleader. Various noted musicians have backed him on a number of his CD releases.<ref name=drummerworld/>		In the early 1990s, Gurtu resumed his career as a solo artist and a bandleader. Various noted musicians have backed him on a number of his CD releases.<ref name=drummerworld/>
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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	Trilok Gurtu is ~~universally~~ acknowledged as ~~one of the most~~ innovative and ground breaking ~~percussionists around; integrating~~ swords, buckets and other non-conventional elements and into his sound. Zakir Hussain said that if Trilok Gurtu played only the tabla, he would have been the best tabla player in the world.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=~~http~~://www.mid-day.com/articles/the-indian-audience-is-a-clap-happy-lot-trilok-gurtu/16026157\|title=The Indian audience is a clap-happy lot: Trilok Gurtu\|website=Mid-day.com\|date=March 2015\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>		Trilok Gurtu is acknowledged as an innovative and ground breaking percussionist, and integrates swords, buckets and other non-conventional elements and into his sound. Zakir Hussain said that if Trilok Gurtu played only the tabla, he would have been the best tabla player in the world.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/the-indian-audience-is-a-clap-happy-lot-trilok-gurtu/16026157\|title=The Indian audience is a clap-happy lot: Trilok Gurtu\|website=Mid-day.com\|date=March 2015\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>

	Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) mentions Trilok Gurtu as his hero and ~~adds~~ "You know who's a big hero of mine? Trilok Gurtu... Indians should know this. Indian traditional percussive algos (algorhythms) and modes blow my mind. Check him out. Full-on retarded isolation skills. I can't even chew gum and walk. There's a whole different language/notation to a tabla."<ref>{{Cite news\|url=~~http~~://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/EDM-cant-touch-the-tabla/articleshow/32363272.cms\|title=EDM can't touch the tabla \|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>		[[Deadmau5]] (Joel Zimmerman) mentions Trilok Gurtu as his hero and once added: "You know who's a big hero of mine? Trilok Gurtu... Indians should know this. Indian traditional percussive algos (algorhythms) and modes blow my mind. Check him out. Full-on retarded isolation skills. I can't even chew gum and walk. There's a whole different language/notation to a tabla."<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/EDM-cant-touch-the-tabla/articleshow/32363272.cms\|title=EDM can't touch the tabla \|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>

	==Style==		==Style==
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	* ''God Is a Drummer'' (Jazzline, 2019)		* ''God Is a Drummer'' (Jazzline, 2019)
	* ''One Thought Away'' (Jazzline, 2023)		* ''One Thought Away'' (Jazzline, 2023)
			* ''Mirror'' (Worldwide, 2025)

	'''With Family of Percussion'''		'''With Family of Percussion'''
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	* [[Christy Doran]], ''Christy Doran's May 84'' (Plainisphare, 1985)		* [[Christy Doran]], ''Christy Doran's May 84'' (Plainisphare, 1985)
	* [[Embryo (band)\|Embryo]], ''Apo Calypso'' (April, 1977)		* [[Embryo (band)\|Embryo]], ''Apo Calypso'' (April, 1977)
			* [[Espoo Big Band]], ''Neandertal Grooves'' (EBB, 2001)
	* [[Peter Finger]], ''Neue Wege'' (Stockfisch, 1984)		* [[Peter Finger]], ''Neue Wege'' (Stockfisch, 1984)
	* [[Antonio Forcione]], ''Ghetto Paradise'' (Naim, 1998)		* [[Antonio Forcione]], ''Ghetto Paradise'' (Naim, 1998)
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	==External links==		==External links==
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	* [~~http~~://www.trilokgurtu.com Trilok Gurtu.com] – Official website		* [https://www.trilokgurtu.com Trilok Gurtu.com] – Official website
	* [http://www.musicfellas.com/trilokgurtu Trilok Gurtu's Music at Musicfellas]		* [http://www.musicfellas.com/trilokgurtu Trilok Gurtu's Music at Musicfellas]
	* [http://www.india-today.com/itoday/15121997/music.html Article] in [[India Today]]		* [http://www.india-today.com/itoday/15121997/music.html Article] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829203055/http://www.india-today.com/itoday/15121997/music.html \|date=29 August 2008 }} in [[India Today]]
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080725133146/http://www.mintakamusic.com/trilok_gurtu/index.php Trilok Gurtu at MintakaMusic]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080725133146/http://www.mintakamusic.com/trilok_gurtu/index.php Trilok Gurtu at MintakaMusic]
	* [{{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=p6638\|pure_url=yes}} Trilok Gurtu] at [[Allmusic]] – Overview, biography, discography		* [{{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=p6638\|pure_url=yes}} Trilok Gurtu] at [[Allmusic]] – Overview, biography, discography
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2014}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2014}}

	{{Oregon (band)~~\|state=collapsed~~}}		{{Trilok Gurtu}}
			{{Oregon (band)}}
	{{Authority control}}		{{Authority control}}

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			[[Category:1951 births]]
			[[Category:Living people]]
	[[Category:Jazz fusion musicians]]		[[Category:Jazz fusion musicians]]
	[[Category:~~Jazz~~ composers]]		[[Category:Indian jazz composers]]
	[[Category:Jazz percussionists]]		[[Category:Jazz percussionists]]
			[[Category:Indian drummers]]
	[[Category:Jazz drummers]]		[[Category:Jazz drummers]]
	[[Category:Indian jazz musicians]]		[[Category:Indian jazz musicians]]
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	[[Category:Performers of Hindu music]]		[[Category:Performers of Hindu music]]
	[[Category:Hindustani instrumentalists]]		[[Category:Hindustani instrumentalists]]
	~~[[Category:1951 births]]~~		[[Category:Kashmiri musicians]]
	~~[[Category:Living people]]~~
	[[Category:Kashmiri ~~people~~]]
	[[Category:Indian percussionists]]		[[Category:Indian percussionists]]
	[[Category:Don Bosco schools alumni]]		[[Category:Don Bosco schools alumni]]

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	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|df=yes\|1951\|10\|30}}		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|df=yes\|1951\|10\|30}}
	\| birth_place =[[Mumbai]], India		\| birth_place =[[Mumbai]], India
	\| genre = [[Jazz~~]], [[jazz~~ fusion]], [[world music]]		\| genre = {{hlist\|[[Jazz fusion]]\|[[world music]]}}
	\| occupation = Musician		\| occupation = Musician
	\| instrument =[[Drums]], [[tabla]], [[Konnakol]]		\| instrument =[[Drums]], [[tabla]], [[Konnakol]]
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	* ''Crazy Saints Live'' (Art of Groove, 2015)		* ''Crazy Saints Live'' (Art of Groove, 2015)
	* ''God Is a Drummer'' (Jazzline, 2019)		* ''God Is a Drummer'' (Jazzline, 2019)
			* ''One Thought Away'' (Jazzline, 2023)

	'''With Family of Percussion'''		'''With Family of Percussion'''
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	* ''Here Comes the Family'' (Nagara, 1981)		* ''Here Comes the Family'' (Nagara, 1981)

	===As sideman===		=== As sideman ===
			{{col-begin}}
			{{col-2}}
			'''With [[Aktuala]]'''
			* ''[[La Terra (album)\|La Terra]]'' (Bla Bla, 1974)
			* ''Tappeto Volante'' (Bla Bla, 1976)

			'''With [[Charly Antolini]]'''
			* ''Finale'' (Jeton, 1983)
			* ''Menue/Finale'' (Jeton, 1987)

			'''With [[Karl Berger]]'''
			* ''Live at the Donaueschingen Music Festival'' (MPS, 1980)
			* ''New Moon'' (Palcoscenico, 1980)

	'''With [[Peter Giger]]'''		'''With [[Peter Giger]]'''
	* ''Illegitimate Music'' (Nagara, 1978)		* ''Illegitimate Music'' (Nagara, 1978)
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	* ''[[Que Alegria]]'' (Verve, 1992)		* ''[[Que Alegria]]'' (Verve, 1992)
	* ''[[The Promise (John McLaughlin album)\|The Promise]]'' (Verve, 1995)		* ''[[The Promise (John McLaughlin album)\|The Promise]]'' (Verve, 1995)

			'''With [[Robert Miles]]'''
			* ''Organik'' (S:alt, 2001)
			* ''[[Miles Gurtu]]'' (S:alt, 2004)

			'''With [[Mark Nauseef]]'''
			* ''Personal Note'' (CMP, 1981)
			* ''Sura'' (CMP, 1983)

			'''With [[Claude Nougaro]]'''
			* ''Lady Liberty'' (WEA, 1987)
			* ''Nougayork'' (WEA, 1987)

	'''With [[Oregon (band)\|Oregon]]'''		'''With [[Oregon (band)\|Oregon]]'''
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	* ''45th Parallel'' (Portrait, 1989)		* ''45th Parallel'' (Portrait, 1989)
	* ''Always, Never, and Forever'' (veraBra, 1991)		* ''Always, Never, and Forever'' (veraBra, 1991)

			'''With [[Pharoah Sanders]]'''
			* ''[[Save Our Children (album)\|Save Our Children]]'' (Verve, 1998)
			* ''[[With a Heartbeat]]'' (Evolver, 2003)

	'''With [[Irmin Schmidt]]'''		'''With [[Irmin Schmidt]]'''
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	* ''Filmmusik Vol. 5'' (Virgin, 1989)		* ''Filmmusik Vol. 5'' (Virgin, 1989)
	* ''Impossible Holidays + Musk at Dusk'' (Spoon, 1998)		* ''Impossible Holidays + Musk at Dusk'' (Spoon, 1998)

			'''With [[Fredy Studer]]'''
			* ''Seven Songs'' (veraBra, 1991)
			* ''Half a Lifetime'' (Unit, 1994)

	'''With [[Swans (band)\|Swans]]'''		'''With [[Swans (band)\|Swans]]'''
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	* ''Forever Burned'' (Young God, 2003)		* ''Forever Burned'' (Young God, 2003)

			'''With [[Richard Teitelbaum]]'''
			* ''Blends & the Digital Pianos'' (Lumina, 1984)
			* ''Blends'' (New Albion, 2002)
			{{col-2}}
	'''With others'''		'''With others'''
	* [[Aktuala]], ''[[La Terra (album)\|La Terra]]'' (Bla Bla, 1974)
	* Aktuala, ''Tappeto Volante'' (Bla Bla, 1976)
	* [[Charly Antolini]], ''Finale'' (Jeton, 1983)
	* Charly Antolini, ''Menue/Finale'' (Jeton, 1987)
	* [[Karl Berger]], ''Live at the Donaueschingen Music Festival'' (MPS, 1980)
	* Karl Berger, ''New Moon'' (Palcoscenico, 1980)
	* [[Leonard Bernstein]], Katia & Marielle Labeque, ''West Side Story'' (CBS, 1989)		* [[Leonard Bernstein]], Katia & Marielle Labeque, ''West Side Story'' (CBS, 1989)
	* [[Michel Bisceglia]] & [[Didier François]], ''Whispered Wishes'' (Prova, 2019)		* [[Michel Bisceglia]] & [[Didier François]], ''Whispered Wishes'' (Prova, 2019)
	* [[Ketil ~~Bjornstad~~]], ''Grace'' (EmArcy, 2001)		* [[Ketil Bjørnstad]], ''Grace'' (EmArcy, 2001)
	* [[Jack Bruce]], ''Somethin Else'' (CMP, 1993)		* [[Jack Bruce]], ''Somethin Else'' (CMP, 1993)
	* [[Philip Catherine]], ''End of August'' (Wea, 1982)		* [[Philip Catherine]], ''End of August'' (Wea, 1982)
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	* [[Material (band)\|Material]], ''Hallucination Engine'' (Axiom, 1994)		* [[Material (band)\|Material]], ''Hallucination Engine'' (Axiom, 1994)
	* [[Paul McCandless]], ''Heresay'' (Windham Hill, 1988)		* [[Paul McCandless]], ''Heresay'' (Windham Hill, 1988)
	* [[Robert Miles]], ''Organik'' (S:alt, 2001)
	* Robert Miles, ''[[Miles Gurtu]]'' (S:alt, 2004)
	* [[Airto Moreira]], ''Misa Espiritual'' (Harmonia Mundi, 1983)		* [[Airto Moreira]], ''Misa Espiritual'' (Harmonia Mundi, 1983)
	* [[Mark Nauseef]], ''Personal Note'' (CMP, 1981)
	* Mark Nauseef, ''Sura'' (CMP, 1983)
	* [[Claude Nougaro]], ''Lady Liberty'' (WEA, 1987)
	* Claude Nougaro, ''Nougayork'' (WEA, 1987)
	* [[Panzerballett]], ''Breaking Brain'' (Gentle Art of Music, 2015)		* [[Panzerballett]], ''Breaking Brain'' (Gentle Art of Music, 2015)
	* [[Michel Portal]], ''Any Way'' (Label Bleu, 1993)		* [[Michel Portal]], ''Any Way'' (Label Bleu, 1993)
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	* [[Claudio Rocchi]], ''Il Miele Dei Pianeti Le Isole Le Api'' (Ariston, 1974)		* [[Claudio Rocchi]], ''Il Miele Dei Pianeti Le Isole Le Api'' (Ariston, 1974)
	* [[Terje Rypdal]], Vitous & Gurtu, ''Trio Live in Concert'' (TDK, 2001)		* [[Terje Rypdal]], Vitous & Gurtu, ''Trio Live in Concert'' (TDK, 2001)
	* [[Pharoah Sanders]], ''Save Our Children'' (Verve, 1998)
	* Pharoah Sanders, ''With a Heartbeat'' (Evolver, 2003)
	* [[Lalo Schifrin]], ''Esperanto'' (Aleph, 2000)		* [[Lalo Schifrin]], ''Esperanto'' (Aleph, 2000)
	* [[L. Shankar]], ''[[Song for Everyone]]'' (ECM, 1985)		* [[L. Shankar]], ''[[Song for Everyone]]'' (ECM, 1985)
	* [[Fredy Studer]], ''Seven Songs'' (veraBra, 1991)
	* Fredy Studer, ''Half a Lifetime'' (Unit, 1994)
	* [[Tabla Beat Science]], ''Tala Matrix'' (Axiom, 2000)		* [[Tabla Beat Science]], ''Tala Matrix'' (Axiom, 2000)
	* [[Richard Teitelbaum]], ''Blends & the Digital Pianos'' (Lumina, 1984)
	* Richard Teitelbaum, ''Blends'' (New Albion, 2002)
	* [[Nana Vasconcelos]], ''Rain Dance'' (Antilles, 1989)		* [[Nana Vasconcelos]], ''Rain Dance'' (Antilles, 1989)
	* [[Pete York]], ''Pete York Presents Super Drumming Vol. 3'' (BMG, 1990)		* [[Pete York]], ''Pete York Presents Super Drumming Vol. 3'' (BMG, 1990)
	* [[Joe Zawinul]], ''My People'' (Jms, 1996)		* [[Joe Zawinul]], ''My People'' (Jms, 1996)
			{{col-end}}

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	~~{{commons category}}~~
	* [http://www.trilokgurtu.com Trilok Gurtu.com] – Official website		* [http://www.trilokgurtu.com Trilok Gurtu.com] – Official website
	* [http://www.musicfellas.com/trilokgurtu Trilok Gurtu's Music at Musicfellas]		* [http://www.musicfellas.com/trilokgurtu Trilok Gurtu's Music at Musicfellas]

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	'''Trilok Gurtu''' ~~({{lang-ks\|{{Nastaliq\|ترلوک گرٹو}}}}, {{lang-mr\|त्रिलोक गुर्टू}})~~ (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book\|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music\|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]\|editor=Colin Larkin\|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)\|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]\|date=1997\|edition=Concise\|isbn=1-85227-745-9\|page=555}}</ref> whose work has blended the [[music of India]] with [[jazz fusion]] and [[world music]].<ref name=europejazz>{{cite web \|url=http://www.europejazz.net/mus/gurtu.htm \|title=Trilok Gurtu Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=EuropeJazz.net}}</ref><ref name=drummerworld>{{cite web \|url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Trilok_Gurtu.html \|title=Trilok Gurtu – October 30, 1951 – Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Drummerworld.com}}</ref><ref name=mariomendes>{{cite web \|url=http://mariomendes.tripod.com/trilok.html \|title=Biography of Trilok Gurtu \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Mariomendes.Tripod.com}}</ref>		'''Trilok Gurtu''' (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book\|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music\|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]\|editor=Colin Larkin\|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)\|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]\|date=1997\|edition=Concise\|isbn=1-85227-745-9\|page=555}}</ref> whose work has blended the [[music of India]] with [[jazz fusion]] and [[world music]].<ref name=europejazz>{{cite web \|url=http://www.europejazz.net/mus/gurtu.htm \|title=Trilok Gurtu Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=EuropeJazz.net}}</ref><ref name=drummerworld>{{cite web \|url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Trilok_Gurtu.html \|title=Trilok Gurtu – October 30, 1951 – Biography \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Drummerworld.com}}</ref><ref name=mariomendes>{{cite web \|url=http://mariomendes.tripod.com/trilok.html \|title=Biography of Trilok Gurtu \|access-date=2012-12-02 \|publisher=Mariomendes.Tripod.com}}</ref>

	He has worked with [[Terje Rypdal]], [[Gary Moore]], [[John McLaughlin (musician)\|John McLaughlin]], [[Jan Garbarek]], [[Joe Zawinul]], [[Michel Bisceglia]], [[Bill Laswell]], [[Maria João]] & [[Mário Laginha]], and [[Robert Miles]].<ref name=europejazz/><ref name=drummerworld/><ref name=mariomendes/>		He has worked with [[Terje Rypdal]], [[Gary Moore]], [[John McLaughlin (musician)\|John McLaughlin]], [[Jan Garbarek]], [[Joe Zawinul]], [[Michel Bisceglia]], [[Bill Laswell]], [[Maria João (singer)\|Maria João]] & [[Mário Laginha]], and [[Robert Miles]].<ref name=europejazz/><ref name=drummerworld/><ref name=mariomendes/>

	==Early life==		==Early life==
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	Some of the unusual aspects of Gurtu's drum playing include playing without a drum stool, in a half-kneeling position on the floor, and the use of an unconventional kick drum that resembles a large drum head with a kick-pedal, and a mix of tablas and western drums. Gurtu's unique percussion signature involves dipping cymbals and strings of shells into a bucket of water to create a shimmering effect.<ref name=drummerworld/>		Some of the unusual aspects of Gurtu's drum playing include playing without a drum stool, in a half-kneeling position on the floor, and the use of an unconventional kick drum that resembles a large drum head with a kick-pedal, and a mix of tablas and western drums. Gurtu's unique percussion signature involves dipping cymbals and strings of shells into a bucket of water to create a shimmering effect.<ref name=drummerworld/>

	Gurtu joined [[Oregon (band)\|Oregon]] after the death of drummer [[Collin Walcott]]. He played on three of their records: ''Ecotopia'' (1987), ''45th Parallel'' (1989), and ''Always, Never and Forever'' (1991).<ref name=mariomendes/>		Gurtu joined [[Oregon (band)\|Oregon]] after the death of drummer [[Collin Walcott]]. He played on three of their records: [[Ecotopia (album)\|Ecotopia]] (1987), ''45th Parallel'' (1989), and ''Always, Never and Forever'' (1991).<ref name=mariomendes/>

	In the early 1990s, Gurtu resumed his career as a solo artist and a bandleader. Various noted musicians have backed him on a number of his CD releases.<ref name=drummerworld/>		In the early 1990s, Gurtu resumed his career as a solo artist and a bandleader. Various noted musicians have backed him on a number of his CD releases.<ref name=drummerworld/>
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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	Trilok Gurtu is universally acknowledged as one of the most innovative and ground breaking percussionists around; integrating swords, buckets and other non-conventional elements and into his sound. Zakir Hussain said that if Trilok Gurtu played only the tabla, he would have been the best tabla player in the world.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/the-indian-audience-is-a-clap-happy-lot-trilok-gurtu/16026157\|title=The Indian audience is a clap-happy lot: Trilok Gurtu\|website=Mid-day.com\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>		Trilok Gurtu is universally acknowledged as one of the most innovative and ground breaking percussionists around; integrating swords, buckets and other non-conventional elements and into his sound. Zakir Hussain said that if Trilok Gurtu played only the tabla, he would have been the best tabla player in the world.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/the-indian-audience-is-a-clap-happy-lot-trilok-gurtu/16026157\|title=The Indian audience is a clap-happy lot: Trilok Gurtu\|website=Mid-day.com\|date=March 2015\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>

	Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) mentions Trilok Gurtu as his hero and adds "You know who's a big hero of mine? Trilok Gurtu... Indians should know this. Indian traditional percussive algos (algorhythms) and modes blow my mind. Check him out. Full-on retarded isolation skills. I can't even chew gum and walk. There's a whole different language/notation to a tabla."<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/EDM-cant-touch-the-tabla/articleshow/32363272.cms\|title=EDM ~~can’t~~ touch the tabla \|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>		Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) mentions Trilok Gurtu as his hero and adds "You know who's a big hero of mine? Trilok Gurtu... Indians should know this. Indian traditional percussive algos (algorhythms) and modes blow my mind. Check him out. Full-on retarded isolation skills. I can't even chew gum and walk. There's a whole different language/notation to a tabla."<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/EDM-cant-touch-the-tabla/articleshow/32363272.cms\|title=EDM can't touch the tabla \|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>

	==Style==		==Style==
	"An open-minded musician who embraces Jazz, Indian classical music, abstract improvisational and Asian pop, a dazzling percussion virtuoso, an accessible entertainer" – The Guardian UK.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140915201301/http://www.basitours.com/news/trilok-gurtu-new-band-avails-concerts-europe-2014]</ref>		"An open-minded musician who embraces Jazz, Indian classical music, abstract improvisational and Asian pop, a dazzling percussion virtuoso, an accessible entertainer" – The Guardian UK.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.basitours.com/news/trilok-gurtu-new-band-avails-concerts-europe-2014\|title=Trilok Gurtu new band\|date=15 September 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915201301/http://www.basitours.com/news/trilok-gurtu-new-band-avails-concerts-europe-2014\|access-date=8 September 2021\|archive-date=15 September 2014}}</ref>

	He is self-confessedly strongly influenced by the rhythms of Africa and African beats and drumming patterns.		He is self-confessedly strongly influenced by the rhythms of Africa and African beats and drumming patterns.{{citation needed\|date=September 2021}}

	==Awards==		==Awards==
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	* ''The Glimpse'' (CMP, 1996)		* ''The Glimpse'' (CMP, 1996)
	* ''Bad Habits Die Hard'' (CMP, 1996)		* ''Bad Habits Die Hard'' (CMP, 1996)
	* ''African Fantasy'' (ESC, 1999)		* ''[[African Fantasy]]'' (ESC, 1999)
	* ''Kathak'' (Escapade, 1998)		* ''Kathak'' (Escapade, 1998)
	* ''The Beat of Love'' (Blue Thumb, 2001)		* ''The Beat of Love'' (Blue Thumb, 2001)
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	* ''Farakala'' (Frikyiwa, 2005)		* ''Farakala'' (Frikyiwa, 2005)
	* ''Arkeology'' with Arke String Quartet (Promo Music, 2006)		* ''Arkeology'' with Arke String Quartet (Promo Music, 2006)
	* ''~~Massacal~~'' (BHM, 2009)		* ''Massical'' (BHM, 2009)
	* ''21 Spices'' (Art of Groove, 2011)		* ''21 Spices'' (Art of Groove, 2011)
	* ''Broken Rhythms'' (Cream, 2012)		* ''Broken Rhythms'' (Cream, 2012)
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	* [[Jan Garbarek]], ''[[Visible World]]'' (ECM, 1996)		* [[Jan Garbarek]], ''[[Visible World]]'' (ECM, 1996)
	* [[Dhruv Ghanekar]], ''Voyage'' (Wah Wah Music, 2015)		* [[Dhruv Ghanekar]], ''Voyage'' (Wah Wah Music, 2015)
			* [[Roman Miroshnichenko]] & Henrik Andersen, ''New Shapes'' (Indie, 2021)
	* [[Gilberto Gil]], ''O Sol de Oslo'' (Blau, 2006)		* [[Gilberto Gil]], ''O Sol de Oslo'' (Blau, 2006)
	* [[Danny Gottlieb]], ''Whirlwind'' (Atlantic, 1989)		* [[Danny Gottlieb]], ''Whirlwind'' (Atlantic, 1989)
	* [[Alfred Harth]], ''This Earth!'' (ECM, 1984)		* [[Alfred Harth]], ''This Earth!'' (ECM, 1984)
	* [[Jonas Hellborg]], ''[[Adfa]]'' (Day Eight, 1989)		* [[Jonas Hellborg]], ''[[Adfa]]'' (Day Eight, 1989)
	* [[Maria Joao]], ''Cor'' (Verve, 1998)		* [[Maria João (singer)\|Maria Joao]], ''Cor'' (Verve, 1998)
	* [[Tony Lakatos]], ''Tony Lakatos and His Friends'' (Krem, 1983)		* [[Tony Lakatos]], ''Tony Lakatos and His Friends'' (Krem, 1983)
	* [[Bill Laswell]], ''City of Light'' (Sub Rosa, 1997)		* [[Bill Laswell]], ''City of Light'' (Sub Rosa, 1997)

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Trilok Gurtu
| image = Trilok Gurtu WarszawaSep2007.jpg
| caption = Gurtu performing in Warsaw with Arkè String Quartet
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1951|10|30}}
| birth_place =[[Mumbai]], India
| genre = [[Jazz]], [[jazz fusion]], [[world music]]
| occupation = Musician
| instrument =[[Drums]], [[tabla]], [[Konnakol]]
| years_active = 1970s–present
| label =
| associated_acts =[[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]], [[Embryo (jazz band)|Embryo]], [[Oregon (band)|Oregon]], [[Tabla Beat Science]], Arkè String Quartet, [[Joe Zawinul]], [[Jan Garbarek]]
| website = {{URL|trilokgurtu.com}}
}}

'''Trilok Gurtu''' ({{lang-ks|{{Nastaliq|ترلوک گرٹو}}}}, {{lang-mr|त्रिलोक गुर्टू}}) (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1997|edition=Concise|isbn=1-85227-745-9|page=555}}</ref> whose work has blended the [[music of India]] with [[jazz fusion]] and [[world music]].<ref name=europejazz>{{cite web |url=http://www.europejazz.net/mus/gurtu.htm |title=Trilok Gurtu Biography |access-date=2012-12-02 |publisher=EuropeJazz.net}}</ref><ref name=drummerworld>{{cite web |url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Trilok_Gurtu.html |title=Trilok Gurtu – October 30, 1951 – Biography |access-date=2012-12-02 |publisher=Drummerworld.com}}</ref><ref name=mariomendes>{{cite web |url=http://mariomendes.tripod.com/trilok.html |title=Biography of Trilok Gurtu |access-date=2012-12-02 |publisher=Mariomendes.Tripod.com}}</ref>

He has worked with [[Terje Rypdal]], [[Gary Moore]], [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]], [[Jan Garbarek]], [[Joe Zawinul]], [[Michel Bisceglia]], [[Bill Laswell]], [[Maria João]] & [[Mário Laginha]], and [[Robert Miles]].<ref name=europejazz/><ref name=drummerworld/><ref name=mariomendes/>

==Early life==
Gurtu was born to Hindu Brahmin parents in [[Mumbai]], [[India]];<ref name="Larkin"/> he had a [[Kashmiri Pandit]] father and a [[Marathi people|Marathi]] mother. He attended [[Don Bosco High School (Matunga)]] in Mumbai. His mother, the famous Hindustani classical and semi-classical vocalist [[Shobha Gurtu]], encouraged him to learn playing [[tabla]], and he received formal training in percussion from [[Shah Abdul Karim]].<ref name=mariomendes/>

==Career==
[[File:Trilok Gurtu Operaen Oslo Jazzfestival (190409).jpg|260px|thumb|Gurtu at [[Oslo Jazzfestival]] in 2016.]]
Gurtu began playing a western drum kit in the 1970s, and developed an interest in jazz. In a 1995 television special on [[Jimi Hendrix]], Gurtu mentioned having initially learned Western music without awareness of [[overdubbing]], which, he said, forced him to learn multiple parts which most musicians would have never attempted. In the 1970s, he played with [[Charlie Mariano]], [[John Tchicai]], [[Terje Rypdal]], and [[Don Cherry (jazz)|Don Cherry]].<ref name=europejazz/><ref name=mariomendes/>

One of Gurtu's earliest recordings was on ''Apo-Calypso'', a 1977 album by the German ethnic fusion band [[Embryo (jazz band)|Embryo]]. His mother also sang in that record, and later joined him on his first solo CD, ''Usfret''.<ref name=europejazz/>

In the 1980s, Gurtu played with Swiss drummer [[Charly Antolini]] and with [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]] in McLaughlin's trio,<ref name="Larkin"/> accompanied variously by bassists [[Jonas Hellborg]], [[Kai Eckhardt]], and [[Dominique DiPiazza]]. The line-up with Hellborg performed at least one concert opening for [[Miles Davis]] in Berkeley, California in 1988.<ref name=mariomendes/>

Collaboration between Gurtu and McLaughlin included vocal improvisations using the Indian ''[[tala (music)|tala]] talk'' method of oral drumming notations for teaching drum patterns. Sometimes, Eckhardt would join in with hip-hop beat-box vocals for a three-way vocal percussion jam, while Gurtu and McLaughlin would throw in a few amusing words such as some Japanese brand names mixed with some Indian words.<ref name=europejazz/>

Some of the unusual aspects of Gurtu's drum playing include playing without a drum stool, in a half-kneeling position on the floor, and the use of an unconventional kick drum that resembles a large drum head with a kick-pedal, and a mix of tablas and western drums. Gurtu's unique percussion signature involves dipping cymbals and strings of shells into a bucket of water to create a shimmering effect.<ref name=drummerworld/>

Gurtu joined [[Oregon (band)|Oregon]] after the death of drummer [[Collin Walcott]]. He played on three of their records: ''Ecotopia'' (1987), ''45th Parallel'' (1989), and ''Always, Never and Forever'' (1991).<ref name=mariomendes/>

In the early 1990s, Gurtu resumed his career as a solo artist and a bandleader. Various noted musicians have backed him on a number of his CD releases.<ref name=drummerworld/>

In 1999, [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Zakir Hussain]] and Bill Laswell founded a musical group, [[Tabla Beat Science]], which played a mixture of Hindustani music, Asian underground, ambient, Drum and Bass, and Electronica. Gurtu joined this group along with [[Karsh Kale]] and [[Talvin Singh]]. The group released three albums before going dormant in late 2003.<ref name=mariomendes/>

In 2004, Gurtu created an album, ''[[Miles Gurtu]]'', with [[Robert Miles]]. His collaboration with the [[Arkè String Quartet]] began in 2007 with the release of the album ''Arkeology''.<ref name=europejazz/>

In 2010, Trilok Gurtu played on the album ''[[Piano Car]]'', an opera of minimalist composer [[Stefano Ianne]] with [[Ricky Portera]], [[Nick Beggs]] ([[Kajagoogoo]]), [[Mario Marzi]], [[Terl Bryant]] ([[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]]/[[Led Zeppelin]]), [[John De Leo]].<ref name=drummerworld/>

In 2012, Trilok Gurtu collaborated with electronic folk duo [[Hari & Sukhmani]] in their hometown of Chandigarh and produced a song 'Maati' on the music documentary-travelogue [[The Dewarists]].

==Legacy==
Trilok Gurtu is universally acknowledged as one of the most innovative and ground breaking percussionists around; integrating swords, buckets and other non-conventional elements and into his sound. Zakir Hussain said that if Trilok Gurtu played only the tabla, he would have been the best tabla player in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/the-indian-audience-is-a-clap-happy-lot-trilok-gurtu/16026157|title=The Indian audience is a clap-happy lot: Trilok Gurtu|website=Mid-day.com|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>

Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) mentions Trilok Gurtu as his hero and adds "You know who's a big hero of mine? Trilok Gurtu... Indians should know this. Indian traditional percussive algos (algorhythms) and modes blow my mind. Check him out. Full-on retarded isolation skills. I can't even chew gum and walk. There's a whole different language/notation to a tabla."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/EDM-cant-touch-the-tabla/articleshow/32363272.cms|title=EDM can’t touch the tabla |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>

==Style==
"An open-minded musician who embraces Jazz, Indian classical music, abstract improvisational and Asian pop, a dazzling percussion virtuoso, an accessible entertainer" – The Guardian UK.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140915201301/http://www.basitours.com/news/trilok-gurtu-new-band-avails-concerts-europe-2014]</ref>

He is self-confessedly strongly influenced by the rhythms of Africa and African beats and drumming patterns.

==Awards==
Gurtu has garnered a number of prestigious awards and nominations, including:
* Best Overall Percussionist winner, ''[[DRUM! Magazine]]'', 1999
* Best Overall Percussionist winner, [[Carlton Television]] Multicultural Music Awards, 2001
* Best Percussionist winner, ''[[Down Beat]]'s'' Critics Poll for 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=stories&subsect=story_detail&sid=725 |title=1999 DownBeat Critics Poll |access-date=2012-12-02 |publisher=[[Down Beat]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927203121/http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=stories&subsect=story_detail&sid=725 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> 2000, 2001, and 2002<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=stories&subsect=story_detail&sid=728 |title=2002 DownBeat Critics Poll |access-date=2012-12-02 |publisher=[[Down Beat]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930155659/http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=stories&subsect=story_detail&sid=728 |archive-date=30 September 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* Best Asia/Pacific Artist nominee, [[BBC Radio]] 3 World for 2002, 2003, and 2004.<ref name=europejazz/><ref name=mariomendes/>

==Discography==
===As leader===
* ''Usfret'' (CMP, 1988)
* ''Living Magic'' (CMP, 1991)
* ''Crazy Saints'' (CMP, 1993)
* ''Believe'' (CMP, 1994)
* ''The Glimpse'' (CMP, 1996)
* ''Bad Habits Die Hard'' (CMP, 1996)
* ''African Fantasy'' (ESC, 1999)
* ''Kathak'' (Escapade, 1998)
* ''The Beat of Love'' (Blue Thumb, 2001)
* ''Broken Rhythms'' (Worldmusicnet, 2004)
* ''Farakala'' (Frikyiwa, 2005)
* ''Arkeology'' with Arke String Quartet (Promo Music, 2006)
* ''Massacal'' (BHM, 2009)
* ''21 Spices'' (Art of Groove, 2011)
* ''Broken Rhythms'' (Cream, 2012)
* ''Spellbound'' (Moosicus, 2013)
* ''Drums On Fire'' with Chad Wackerman (Times Music, 2015)
* ''Crazy Saints Live'' (Art of Groove, 2015)
* ''God Is a Drummer'' (Jazzline, 2019)

'''With Family of Percussion'''
* ''Message to the Enemies of Time'' (Nagara, 1978)
* ''Sunday Palaver'' (Nagara, 1980)
* ''Here Comes the Family'' (Nagara, 1981)

===As sideman===
'''With [[Peter Giger]]'''
* ''Illegitimate Music'' (Nagara, 1978)
* ''Where the Hammer Hangs'' (Nagara, 1978)
* ''For Drummers Only: Live at Cologne'' (Nagara, 1982)

'''With [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]]'''
* ''[[Live at the Royal Festival Hall (John McLaughlin Trio album)|Live at the Royal Festival Hall]]'' (JMT, 1990)
* ''[[Que Alegria]]'' (Verve, 1992)
* ''[[The Promise (John McLaughlin album)|The Promise]]'' (Verve, 1995)

'''With [[Oregon (band)|Oregon]]'''
* ''[[Ecotopia (album)|Ecotopia]]'' (ECM, 1987)
* ''45th Parallel'' (Portrait, 1989)
* ''Always, Never, and Forever'' (veraBra, 1991)

'''With [[Irmin Schmidt]]'''
* ''Filmmusik Vol. 3 & 4'' (Spoon, 1983)
* ''Musk at Dusk'' (WEA, 1987)
* ''Filmmusik Vol. 5'' (Virgin, 1989)
* ''Impossible Holidays + Musk at Dusk'' (Spoon, 1998)

'''With [[Swans (band)|Swans]]'''
* ''Can't Find My Way Home'' (MCA, 1989)
* ''The Burning World'' (UNI, 1989)
* ''Forever Burned'' (Young God, 2003)

'''With others'''
* [[Aktuala]], ''[[La Terra (album)|La Terra]]'' (Bla Bla, 1974)
* Aktuala, ''Tappeto Volante'' (Bla Bla, 1976)
* [[Charly Antolini]], ''Finale'' (Jeton, 1983)
* Charly Antolini, ''Menue/Finale'' (Jeton, 1987)
* [[Karl Berger]], ''Live at the Donaueschingen Music Festival'' (MPS, 1980)
* Karl Berger, ''New Moon'' (Palcoscenico, 1980)
* [[Leonard Bernstein]], Katia & Marielle Labeque, ''West Side Story'' (CBS, 1989)
* [[Michel Bisceglia]] & [[Didier François]], ''Whispered Wishes'' (Prova, 2019)
* [[Ketil Bjornstad]], ''Grace'' (EmArcy, 2001)
* [[Jack Bruce]], ''Somethin Else'' (CMP, 1993)
* [[Philip Catherine]], ''End of August'' (Wea, 1982)
* [[Adriano Celentano]], ''Facciamo Finta Che Sia Vero Clan'' (Universal, 2012)
* [[Aiyb Dieng]], ''Rhythmagick'' (P-Vine, 1995)
* [[Chris Minh Doky|Doky Brothers]], ''2'' (Blue Note, 1997)
* [[Christy Doran]], ''Christy Doran's May 84'' (Plainisphare, 1985)
* [[Embryo (band)|Embryo]], ''Apo Calypso'' (April, 1977)
* [[Peter Finger]], ''Neue Wege'' (Stockfisch, 1984)
* [[Antonio Forcione]], ''Ghetto Paradise'' (Naim, 1998)
* [[Ivano Fossati]], ''Lindbergh Lettere Da Sopra La Pioggia'' (Epic, 1992)
* [[Jan Garbarek]], ''[[Visible World]]'' (ECM, 1996)
* [[Dhruv Ghanekar]], ''Voyage'' (Wah Wah Music, 2015)
* [[Gilberto Gil]], ''O Sol de Oslo'' (Blau, 2006)
* [[Danny Gottlieb]], ''Whirlwind'' (Atlantic, 1989)
* [[Alfred Harth]], ''This Earth!'' (ECM, 1984)
* [[Jonas Hellborg]], ''[[Adfa]]'' (Day Eight, 1989)
* [[Maria Joao]], ''Cor'' (Verve, 1998)
* [[Tony Lakatos]], ''Tony Lakatos and His Friends'' (Krem, 1983)
* [[Bill Laswell]], ''City of Light'' (Sub Rosa, 1997)
* [[Nguyen Le]], ''Tales From Viet-Nam'' (ACT, 1996)
* [[Albert Mangelsdorff]] & [[Wolfgang Dauner]], ''Moon at Noon'' (Musikant, 1987)
* [[Charlie Mariano]], ''October'' (Contemp, 1977)
* [[Mario Marzi]], ''East Travel'' (Stradivarius, 2011)
* [[Material (band)|Material]], ''Hallucination Engine'' (Axiom, 1994)
* [[Paul McCandless]], ''Heresay'' (Windham Hill, 1988)
* [[Robert Miles]], ''Organik'' (S:alt, 2001)
* Robert Miles, ''[[Miles Gurtu]]'' (S:alt, 2004)
* [[Airto Moreira]], ''Misa Espiritual'' (Harmonia Mundi, 1983)
* [[Mark Nauseef]], ''Personal Note'' (CMP, 1981)
* Mark Nauseef, ''Sura'' (CMP, 1983)
* [[Claude Nougaro]], ''Lady Liberty'' (WEA, 1987)
* Claude Nougaro, ''Nougayork'' (WEA, 1987)
* [[Panzerballett]], ''Breaking Brain'' (Gentle Art of Music, 2015)
* [[Michel Portal]], ''Any Way'' (Label Bleu, 1993)
* [[Omara Portuondo]], ''Gracias Montuno'' (World Village 2008)
* [[Barre Phillips]], ''[[Three Day Moon]]'' (ECM, 1978)
* [[Dulce Pontes]], ''O Primeiro Canto'' (Polydor, 1999)
* [[Joshua Redman]], Chick Corea, Kenny Werner, ''Ludwigsburger Jazztage'' (Chaos, 1994)
* [[Marina Rei]], ''Animebelle'' (Virgin, 1998)
* [[Claudio Rocchi]], ''Il Miele Dei Pianeti Le Isole Le Api'' (Ariston, 1974)
* [[Terje Rypdal]], Vitous & Gurtu, ''Trio Live in Concert'' (TDK, 2001)
* [[Pharoah Sanders]], ''Save Our Children'' (Verve, 1998)
* Pharoah Sanders, ''With a Heartbeat'' (Evolver, 2003)
* [[Lalo Schifrin]], ''Esperanto'' (Aleph, 2000)
* [[L. Shankar]], ''[[Song for Everyone]]'' (ECM, 1985)
* [[Fredy Studer]], ''Seven Songs'' (veraBra, 1991)
* Fredy Studer, ''Half a Lifetime'' (Unit, 1994)
* [[Tabla Beat Science]], ''Tala Matrix'' (Axiom, 2000)
* [[Richard Teitelbaum]], ''Blends & the Digital Pianos'' (Lumina, 1984)
* Richard Teitelbaum, ''Blends'' (New Albion, 2002)
* [[Nana Vasconcelos]], ''Rain Dance'' (Antilles, 1989)
* [[Pete York]], ''Pete York Presents Super Drumming Vol. 3'' (BMG, 1990)
* [[Joe Zawinul]], ''My People'' (Jms, 1996)

==References==

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==External links==
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* [http://www.trilokgurtu.com Trilok Gurtu.com] – Official website
* [http://www.musicfellas.com/trilokgurtu Trilok Gurtu's Music at Musicfellas]
* [http://www.india-today.com/itoday/15121997/music.html Article] in [[India Today]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080725133146/http://www.mintakamusic.com/trilok_gurtu/index.php Trilok Gurtu at MintakaMusic]
* [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p6638|pure_url=yes}} Trilok Gurtu] at [[Allmusic]] – Overview, biography, discography
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