Apr 18 2026 to Apr 18 2026 11:30 a.m.

Price: 1299 Book/Buy

Where

Urban Solace

32, Annaswamy Mudaliar Rd, Ulsoor 560042

Event Description

RUDIMENTAL — DIY Asalato Workshop

The asalato Or Kashaka is one of the most satisfying instruments you'll ever hold — small enough to fit in your palm, complex enough to keep you hooked for years.

A West African percussion instrument. Two balls. One string. Infinite rhythm. one in each hand.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll build one from scratch, learn the fundamentals of rhythm, and leave with something you made yourself.

No musical experience needed. Just your hands and two hours.

What happens in the session:

You'll assemble and finish your own asalato, guided by XENKAT — musician and sound educator

Siddharth Venkat, who works with tribal instruments from around the world and has spent over a decade teaching people to listen, play, and express through sound

Once it's built, you learn to play it — starting with the basics of rhythm, timing, and pattern. The session closes with everyone playing together in sync. That moment of collective rhythm, with instruments you built yourself, is something you won't forget.

Details:

Urban Solace, Ulsoor, Bangalore

18 April 2026

2 hours

Limited seats

Hosted by Sideways XP — curated experiences for the curious.

What's included
All materials to build your asalato
Guided rhythm basics session
Play session with XENKAT
Drinks through the evening
Snacks and beverages
Your instrument to take home
What's not
Additional food or meals
Additional drinks beyond what is provided
Transport to and from the venue