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Vid. K.U. Jayachandra Rao
Jayachandra Rao, who comes from a family of musicians, holds a Masters degree and began learning Mridangum at the age of 5.
He received advanced training under Palakkad T.R.Rajamani and learned flute from his father. He has accompanied many stalwarts from the field of Carnatic Music and has won accolades from them. He has also provided percussion support to a dance event in Great Britain.
Jayachandra is renowned for his "Gayaki Style" of playing, his ability to anticipate the Manodharma (free style) of the main artist, and his clear and precise stroke playing style. He is highly regarded by senior musicians with whom he performs, and he regularly plays for a variety of genres, including dance, jazz, fusion, film recordings, commercial music, and experimental art. Jayachandra is also a music consultant and arranger, and he is passionate about training young artists in mridangam through the Gurukula system. His extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience make him a sought-after teacher, with students from all over the world. He frequently travels abroad to promote the excellence and virtuosity of Indian culture and music.
Vid. Sri Umamahesh Iyer
Sri Umamahesh Iyer is ardent lover of music and started learning Mridangam and later his interest continued as a violinist and started learning violin from young age of 5 from Pala Balakrishna Pillai who was an eminent violinist and was known for his unique Style.
Sri Umamahesh Iyer completed his arangetram (first public debut concert) at the age of 9 and later he continued his lessons from Shri. Nedumangad Sivanandan in Kerala and Prof. R Thyagarajan of Swathi Thirunal Music college Thiruvananthapuram Kerala .
Sri Umamahesh Iyer has won several prizes in state level youth festivals and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka academy competitions.
He is a Software Engineer /IT Professional and employed in a reputed IT company in a Senior management position and currently lives in Plano TX USA. He has been supporting upcoming artists with his able accompaniment in DFW area events and now on online events. He has also accompanied visiting artists. His passion and dedication to Carnatic music has kept him going despite a hectic IT career and tries to uphold the values imbibed from his gurus. He has organized many music programs in DFW area and organizes BYOM (Bring Your Own Music) to encourage budding upcoming musicians.
Umamahesh Iyer is now pursuing advance lessons from Smt.Vaikam Padma Krishnan who is a senior deciple of Kalimamani/Padmashree A. Kanyakumari and consulting lessons from Shri. TKV Ramanujacharyulu of Srirangam.
Vid. Pramath Kiran
Pramath Kiran, a renowned percussionist from South India, comes from a family of art enthusiasts. He began his musical journey at a young age, training in Indian classical music. Pramath Tabla from Pt. Udayraj Karpur and Morching from Vidwan. Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma, who taught him to play the instrument in the traditional Carnatic style. Pramath is known for his traditional and intricate style of playing, which incorporates modern accompaniment techniques. He has expanded his musical horizons by playing various world percussions, including Djembe, Congas, and Cajon, in their respective traditional styles. Pramath is the first artist from South India to introduce Afro-Cuban percussions and rhythm structures into traditional Carnatic style.
Pramath Kiran has collaborated with numerous world-renowned artists such as Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Violin Maestro Dr. L Subramaniyam, and Santoor Maestro Pt. Shivkumar Sharma, among others, in various music festivals across India and globally. He is the founder member of LAYATHARANGA, one of India's top world music bands, and part CHAKRAFONICS, which features Kannada poetry in south asian contemporary music. Pramath has also toured several countries, including the UK, USA, Australia, and many more.
Awards :
CMANA Award - Best Percussionist 2009 from Percussive Arts Center, Bangalore
ANANYA Award - Best Percussionist 2007 from ANANYA Foundation, Bangalore
KIMA - Best sound engineer 2015 in non film category.
Kanchi Kamakoti Asthana Vidwamsa 2012 - Kanchipuram.
Vid. Sri S. Pranav Dath
Pranav Dath embarked on his musical journey at the tender age of 3.5, quickly captivating audiences with his unique style and natural creativity. He began learning drums under the tutelage of Vid. B.S. Sukumar and Vid. Arun Kumar, while his mridangam training was guided by Vid. N.G. Ravi, with further training under the esteemed Vid. Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma. Pranav has excelled in his musical education, having completed all 8 grade exams from the Trinity College of London with top marks.
Pranav's musical versatility spans a wide range of genres, including fusion, Carnatic, Hindustani, folk, rock, jazz, and more. He has collaborated with numerous renowned musicians and contributed to various albums and prominent bands across India. His performances have taken him across the globe, with notable appearances in the USA, Canada, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Cyprus, Morocco, and throughout India. These extensive tours and the influence of diverse musical styles have significantly enriched his music, adding depth and subtlety.
In addition to his live performances, Pranav has also appeared in numerous reality shows on various TV channels, earning multiple recognitions and awards