Bernhard Schimpelsberger
(aka TAALIS)
drums & percussion

Bernhard Schimpelsberger (aka TAALIS) is a unique drummer & percussionist in his own rights.
Born and raised in Austria he started playing the drums at the age of 10. While still in his late teens he discovered his love for Indian rhythm and pursuit his passion of bringing them in tune with his Western roots through years of dedicated research.
Holding a Masters Degree in Western music
Bernhard has also studied Indian rhythm with his guru Tablamaster Pandit Suresh Talwalkar
and Percussion legend Trilok Gurtu in India.

Bernhard plays a customized hybrid drumkit which enables him to constantly push the boundaries between tradition and progress.

The list of his collaborators includes the pioneers of todays music industry.
He has recorded and toured with Nitin Sawhney,Talvin Singh, Susheela Raman, Akram Khan, Niladri Kumar or Rakesh Chaurasia. He has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world like New Yorks Lincoln Centre, Cite de la Musique in Paris or Londons Royal Festival Hall.