Anybody can Konnakol
By Manjunath B C
In conversation with Ramana Balachandhran
Ramana Balachandhran, the 20-year-old Veena prodigy, is known as one of the youngest Vainikas (Veena players), has graced some of the best venues, Sabhas, and music festivals of Carnatic music around the world. He is the son of Carnatic music practitioners Balachandhran and Sharanya.
His talent for music was noticed when he was a toddler. With no formal training, he could identify ragas and point out nuances. He is also a talented Mridangam player.
Quoting the incredible Shankar Mahadevan, “as musicians, when we hear an outstanding and supremely talented artist (like Ramana), its our duty to let the world know, because my heart is jumping with joy when I heard a Carnatic musician of this caliber, after a long time”.
This Behind the Music session is hosted by the inimitable Mridangam player, a global ambassadors of percussion, and one of LivDemy’s most successful mentors, BC Manjunath. In several occasions, both Ramana and Manjunath has collaborated musically in person as well as virtually.
This conversation is going to be bringing together of two brilliant minds, and let them unfold the secrets of their abundance of talent. Join us on LivDemy to interact with them, ask questions, and much more.
Medium
English, Kannada
Difficulty
intermediate
Duration
60 Minutes
Recording
Available
Submitted questions
Questions can be submitted by the attendees of the session till 1 hour before the session starts. The host goes through them and discusses the relevant one in depth during the session.
About the Artist
Manjunath B C
Competent and dynamic artiste with outstanding credentials, Manjunath is a Recipient of several acclaimed awards. Noteworthy track record of performances at prestigious platforms in India and overseas with world renowned artistes of different genre. Sensitive musician well versed with Indian Classical, World Music, Modern Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Contemporary classical music, Indifusion and many more styles. Composer, Innovator, Discoverer of many unique rhythmic cycles such as Fibonacci Tala, Triangular Numbers Tala, Gurukrupa Tala and many Talas of his own which he has to give names yet. Proficient in reading, transcribing and playing from Western notation having worked with composers. Brand ambassador elevating overall concert flavour and ambience with intuitive synchronisation blending well with different art forms. Comfortable with cultural diversities. One notable quality about Manjunath is the Student in him which is always active to adapt and learn in different situations.
Classes by the Artist
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