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The Sound of Indian Percussion

"The Sound of Indian Percussion" dives deep into the rhythmic core of Indian music, weaving together the artistry of tabla, mridangam, pakhawaj, ghatam, and kanjira virtuosos. Spanning a broad spectrum from North Indian classical grooves like Zakir Hussain’s fluid "Making Music" and Swapan Chaudhuri’s tightly structured "Drut Teen Taal," to South Indian percussive traditions highlighted by Trichy Sankaran’s precision and T.H. Vinayakram’s earthy ghatam textures, this playlist is a full-circle celebration of beats and patterns.

Listeners will find both pure percussion solos and collaborative pieces, blending melodic frameworks with complex tala cycles. There's the meditative depth of "Peace and Meditation" by Bhavani Shankar, the lively dialogue in "Tabla Duo" and "Ghatam Quartet (Clay Pots)" by The Karnataka College of Percussion, and the grandeur of traditional ensembles like "Panchavadyam." Whether it's the soulful spaciousness of a slow vilambit or the electric energy of a fast-paced thani avartanam, the focus stays firmly on the pulse, showcasing the endless invention within Indian rhythm traditions.

Zakir Hussain 3 tracks
T. N. Krishnan 3 tracks
Palghat T.S.Mani Iyer 3 tracks
Kishan Maharaj 3 tracks
Ghatam Karthick 3 tracks
Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman 3 tracks
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