Carnatic Collective 2 | Episode 4 – Konnakol Ensemble
Direction by Vidushi Sukanya Ramgopal
Vidushi Sukanya Ramgopal
Vidwan B. R. Somashekar Jois
Vidwan R. Karthik
Vidwan Amruth Kumar. N
Vidwan Vinay Nagarajan. M
An initiative and concept by Ghatam Giridhar Udupa! @ghatamudupa
Supported by: Zacco | Laya Digi (Pramath Kiran)
Konnakkol or Konugol is an Indian classical artform of reciting Karnataka Shastreeya Sangeetha Talavadya Shabdakshara (percussion syllables), in a pleasant manner, in conformity to a Tala. This 5000 years old Indian rhythmic language, is considered as the ‘mother of all percussive languages, instruments and traditions’. It is perhaps the most complex, intricate, aesthetically designed, advanced vocal rhythmic system in the world, which is unsurpassed, unrivaled, unmatched in-depth, stature and range. With its routes deep-seated in India, Konnakkol has journeyed across the globe, deeply influencing many artists. Today, musicians and dan