As a percussionist and composer, Trilok Gurtu is known the world over. However, very few know that he's a wine connoisseur as well. "Besides music, it's fine wine and food that excite me. I love doing concerts in Italy and France as they have fabulous vineyards out there," says Trilok, who is busy rehearsing for a concert that will be held today. Excerpts...

Who: Trilok Gurtu, Percussionist-composer
What: Talking about independent music

Ghazal’s glory
I am looking forward to perform with Pankaj (Pankaj Udhas) as I have never done a concert with him earlier. He knows me since my childhood days and we’re family friends. In fact, he’s one of the few people who call me by my nickname (laughs out loud). My mother is a huge fan of his. Fusion is a very popular genre nowadays and we are trying to do something different together. I love ghazals and it will be interesting to blend ghazals with percussion.