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The Rhythmic Charms of the south Indian Kanjira

Angel Romero November 16, 2023 No Comments IndiaIndian musickanjiraworld fusionworld music

The kanjira, also known as khanjira, khanjiri, or ganjira, is a small musical instrument from South India. It belongs to the tambourine family and is…

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Artist Profiles: Swaminathan Selvaganesh

Angel Romero February 23, 2020 No Comments Carnatic musicIndiaIndian classical musickanjirapercussionSwaminathan Selvaganeshworld fusion

Kanjira maestro Swaminathan Selvaganesh grew up in a celebrated family of virtuoso Carnatic percussionists in Carnatic music. The grandson of Vikku Vinayakram and son of…

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Artist Profiles: V. Selvaganesh

Angel Romero February 23, 2020 No Comments Carnatic musicIndiaIndian classical musickanjirapercussionV. Selvaganeshworld fusion

V. Selvaganesh was born in Chennai, India on December 28, 1966. He is the son of percussion maestro Vikku Vinayakram. V. Selvaganesh is one of…

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