Ramesh Shotham

Ramesh Shotham is a groundbreaking Indian percussionist and global fusion innovator who’s spent decades bridging Carnatic rhythms with jazz, funk, and world music. Born in Chennai and rooted in South India’s classical traditions (mastering the mridangam, ghatam, and kanjira), he became a key figure in Europe’s jazz scene after relocating to Germany in the 1980s. His projects, like the vibrant brass-heavy ensemble Madras Special, mix Tamil folk grooves with big-band energy, while his solo works like *A Kind of Bossa* and *Dancing Stars* showcase his playful genre-blurring spirit. A collaborator with legends like Charlie Mariano and T.A. Kaliyamoorthy, Shotham’s releases—including the cheekily titled *It Is What It Is* and *Here It Is!*—feel like rhythmic passports, inviting listeners to dance through continents.

Genres

Taiwanese Indie

Latest Release

It Is What It Is

Ramesh Shotham

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released February 10, 2023