TAUHEED ( English translation: "Asserting Oneness" ) is a India's 1'st Sufi /Folk band from New Delhi (India) , formed in 2009.
The band is directed by founder, Vocalist and Composer, Dhruv Sufi which is Trained in indian classical & Sufi Music by Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan( Khalifa) & Dr. Anis Ahmed Khan from Delhi Gharana who was soon joined by Writer , Researcher & Composer Suman Mishra from ( Sohrawardi Silsila of Sufi's) and Tabla Player Meraj Ahmed from( Ajrada Gharana) . Tauheed is India's most successful band.
INFLUENCE : Dhruv Sufi ( Lead Vocalist & Suman Mishra , writer of the band's lyrics and Composer ) says that he gets most of his inspiration for Tauheed's songs from Hazrat Amir Khushroo , Warish Ali shah, Kabeer , Sultan Bahu, Bulleh Shah and Mulana Rumi & Indian Folk. Bands stated as influence include : Ustad Nusrat Fateh ali Khan , Peter Gabriel , Pink Floyd , Morcheeba & Massive Attack.