Three generations of virtuosic musicians come together to provide rhythmic fireworks in this celebration of South Indian percussion. The group is led by the legendary Vikku Vinayakram, who has popularized the ghatam (clay pot) over his long career and was a founding member of the acclaimed Shakti ensemble with John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain. Vikku is joined by his two sons, V. Selvaganesh (hybrid drum kit) and Umashankar (ghatam); his grandson,
Swaminathan Selvaganesh (kanjira – small frame drum, konakkol – vocal percussion); and A Ganesan (morsing – jaw harp).
This 1-hour video, made exclusively for Robert Browning Associates, features group performances, as well as solos by all five musicians.