Akshara Percussion Ensemble at Chhandayan Center for Music March 13, 2010

Akshara is an exciting new percussion group rooted in Indian classical musical traditions. Comprised of virtuosic performers in Carnatic and Hindustani classical genres, Akshara performs an energetic blend of classical Indian melody and rhythm highlighted with solo and scale-based improvisations. The group performs original compositions by Bala Skandan, demonstrating the powerful and complex rhythmic structures inherent in South Indian classical music.

Bala Skandan - Mridangam, Kanjira
Avi Shah - Tabla
Arun Ramamurthy - Violin
Trina Basu - Violin
Amali Premawardhana - Cello

Official Website: http://www.tabla.org