EKA: A Grand Percussion Concert in Eka Talam at Gayana Samaja
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EKA is a unique percussion concert presented by Fiddling Monk as the grand finale of the Talapravaham Concert Series. Built around the concept of Eka Talam, one of the foundational rhythmic cycles in Carnatic music, the concert brings together an exceptional ensemble of percussion maestros for an evening dedicated entirely to rhythm and improvisation.
Featuring accomplished artists on Mridangam, ...Read more
EKA is a unique percussion concert presented by Fiddling Monk as the grand finale of the Talapravaham Concert Series. Built around the concept of Eka Talam, one of the foundational rhythmic cycles in Carnatic music, the concert brings together an exceptional ensemble of percussion maestros for an evening dedicated entirely to rhythm and improvisation.
Featuring accomplished artists on Mridangam, Kanjira, and Ghatam, the performance explores the intricate mathematics, creativity, and energy that define South Indian percussion traditions. Through solo passages, ensemble interactions, and dynamic rhythmic dialogues, EKA promises an exhilarating musical experience celebrating the artistry and spirit of Carnatic percussion.
Event Details:
- Date: 5 July 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
Artists:
Vid. Changanassery Harikumar – Mridangam
Vid. Patri Satish Kumar – Mridangam
Vid. Kulur Jayachandra Rao – Mridangam
Vid. Abhishek Raghuram – Mridangam
Vid. Bangalore Amrit – Kanjira
Vid. Guru Prasanna – Kanjira
Vid. Giridhar Udupa – Ghatam
Vid. Trichy Krishnaswamy – Ghatam
Venue: Gayana Samaja, Bengaluru
Organizer: Fiddling Monk
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Giridhar Udupa
Ghatam
Giridhar Udupa is a leading ghatam maestro from India, known for Carnatic, fusion, and world music collaborations, global performances, and his role in expanding percussion traditions.
Trichy Krishnaswamy
Ghatam
Trichy Krishnaswamy is an Indian Carnatic percussionist known for his mastery of the ghatam and mridangam. An “A” grade All India Radio artist, he has accompanied leading Carnatic musicians worldwide.
Patri Satish Kumar
Mridangam
Patri Satish Kumar, born 1970 in Vizianagaram, is a Carnatic mridangam maestro trained from age 3. An A-Top graded artist, he performs globally and won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2020.
Carnatic vocalist Abhishek Raghuram (b. 1985) hails from a legendary musical family, including mridangam maestro Palghat R. Raghu. Trained by his mother Usha and guru P.S. Narayanaswamy, he blends
Bangalore Gayana Samaja
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Bangalore Gayana Samaja is one of India’s oldest classical music venues in Bengaluru, hosting Carnatic concerts, festivals, and conferences since 1905.
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