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Percussionist Trilok Gurtu comes to Bengaluru

Known for blending Indian classical rhythms with contemporary tunes, percussionist and composer Trilok Gurtu is all set to bring his music to Bengaluru this weekend. The Germany-based artist is on an exclusive India tour to mark five decades of his musical journey. “The shows in India are going to be unique,” says Trilok over a…

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Ed Sheeran’s love for the Indian ghatam: How this Mumbai percussionist landed in Ed’s latest album, ‘Play’

Ganesh Murali Iyer with Ed Sheeran | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In between a jam session with Ed Sheeran in Goa earlier this year, 24-year-old Ganesh Murali Iyer whipped out his phone and opened YouTube. He played a solo mridangam piece performed at a concert by his guru, the renowned Umayalapuram K Sivaraman. “Ed Sheeran…

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