About The Event
Take 5, is an edgy, modern, one-of-a kind electrifying Carnatic music concert with five of the finest Carnatic musicians today. The concert draws its power from the unique combination of vocal music, world class percussion, konnakol and more.
At the centre of the concert is Padma Bhushan Ghatam Maestro Vidwan Vikku Vinayakram who is credited with having popularised the instrument worldwide. With him on stage is TM Krishna, one of the most exciting and powerful Indian Classical musicians with a pan India appeal who brings new ideas and passion to every concert. Ace mridangam artist and composer K Arun Prakash and violinist HK Venkatram bring their special artistry to the mix along with Kanjira and Konnakol wizard Swaminathan Selvaganesh, the grandson of Vidwan Vikku Vinayakram. The Take 5 concert India tour begins with this first concert in the wonderful ambience of St Andrews Auditorium in Bandra, Mumbai before travelling to other cities in the upcoming season.
