Classical India is a twin cities based duo of sitar and tabla playing the music of North India called Hindustani Classical Music.  We have performed for private parties, weddings, engagement parties, and in concert bringing classical indian music to the entire metro area.  Visit us on MySpace.


Chris DeSalvo began studying sitar in 2000 under David Whetstone learning the style of Ustad Vilayat Khan and has become one of the most accomplished players in the Twin Cities.  Chris is also a professional Jazz guitarist and has opened for groups such as Happy Apple and Clay Moore.

Dominic Howes has been studying tabla of the Farukhabad style for 6 years under the guidance of master artist Marcus Wise.  Dominic's deep passion for Indian music has led him to travel and study extensively in India with artists such as Ustad Sabir Khan.  Mr. Howes also plays in the Minneapolis based Jazz fusion group Rikshaw Quartet.

Matt Shelton has been studying tabla of the Farukhabad style for 3 years under the guidance of master artist Marcus Wise.  Matt has played in numerous other groups including a guitar-tabla duo with Jack Callahan and a sax-tabla duo with David Hirsch.