A skilled percussionist, composer, artistic director, and educator, Gorur Keerthy Raghavan's musical voice is primarily expressed through the Mridangam, the complex rhythmic and melodic percussion of South Indian Karnatik Music. Recognizing rhythm as a universal language, he passionately explores cross-genre collaborations within world music, enriching the global soundscape with fresh and innovative rhythmic flavours. Experience With over two decades of experience, Keerthy Raghavan has captivated audiences in India, the Middle East, and Africa. Now based in Canada, he continues to promote Karnatik music through engaging ensembles, concerts, and workshops. Notable performances include United Nations, Nairobi Pyatt Hall, VSO day of music , Vancouver Jazz at the Canadian Music Centre Massey Theatre, Mushtari Begum Festival Michale J Fox, Holi festival: Mahalakshmi Temple Spice radio special event: Hands against racism Oakridge Adventist Church special event: Calling world peace

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A skilled percussionist, composer, artistic director, and educator, Gorur Keerthy Raghavan's musical voice is primarily expressed through the Mridangam, the complex rhythmic and melodic percussion of South Indian Karnatik Music. Recognizing rhythm as a universal language, he passionately explores cross-genre collaborations within world music, enriching the global soundscape with fresh and innovative rhythmic flavours. Experience With over two decades of experience, Keerthy Raghavan has captivated audiences in India, the Middle East, and Africa. Now based in Canada, he continues to promote Karnatik music through engaging ensembles, concerts, and workshops. Notable performances include United Nations, Nairobi Pyatt Hall, VSO day of music , Vancouver Jazz at the Canadian Music Centre Massey Theatre, Mushtari Begum Festival Michale J Fox, Holi festival: Mahalakshmi Temple Spice radio special event: Hands against racism Oakridge Adventist Church special event: Calling world peace

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A skilled percussionist, composer, artistic director, and educator, Gorur Keerthy Raghavan’s musical voice is primarily expressed through the Mridangam, the complex rhythmic and melodic percussion of South Indian Karnatik Music. Recognizing rhythm as a universal language, he passionately explores cross-genre collaborations within world music, enriching the global soundscape with fresh and innovative rhythmic flavours.

Experience
With over two decades of experience, Keerthy Raghavan has captivated audiences in India, the Middle East, and Africa. Now based in Canada, he continues to promote Karnatik music through engaging ensembles, concerts, and workshops.

Notable performances include
United Nations, Nairobi
Pyatt Hall, VSO day of music , Vancouver
Jazz at the Canadian Music Centre
Massey Theatre, Mushtari Begum Festival
Michale J Fox, Holi festival: Mahalakshmi Temple
Spice radio special event: Hands against racism
Oakridge Adventist Church special event: Calling world peace

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Intermediate

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English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced

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Education

Master of Business Administration at University Canada West
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Commerce at Bangalore University
May 1, 1999 - April 30, 2001
Mridangam (Indian Percussion) at Shruti Laya Kendra, Bangalore, India
December 8, 1998 - March 31, 2006
Shruti Laya Kendra is a distinguished institution dedicated to the profound art of Mridangam, the classical percussion of South India. Founded with the visionary guidance of the legendary Mridangam Maestro, Guru Karaikudi R Mani, the Kendra embodies a legacy of rhythmic excellence and deep musical understanding. The Bangalore chapter is skillfully led by Rajakesari, a senior disciple of Guru Karaikudi R Mani and an esteemed All India Radio 'A' Top Grade artiste. Under his expert tutelage, Shruti Laya Kendra in Bangalore serves as a vibrant hub for aspiring and accomplished musicians to immerse themselves in the intricate beauty and spiritual depth of the Mridangam tradition.

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    uniE608 Mridangam Beats
    These complex rhythm Structures are curated by Mridangam Legend Guru Karaikudi Mani. It's a recreation of his piece. Mridangam is a sophisticated complex Indian Percussion used in south Indian Karnatik Music.

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