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![]() ![]() While several mrdangam players have been credited with the evolution of the instrument, none of them had knowledge of a fundamental element of its making: skin. Yet, incredibly, the instrument as we know it is just over a century old. The mrdangam is an integral part of the Karnatik stage, its primary percussion instrument. ![]() ![]() Krishna investigates the history of the mrdangam and meets the invisible keepers of a tradition: the mrdangam makers. The author will be in conversation with Sumana Ramanan, journalist and student of Hindustani vocal music. Presented by Literature Live! in association with G5A. Krishna’s new book – Sebastian and Sons: A Brief History of Mrdangam Makers – where he investigates the history of the mrdangam and meets the invisible keepers of a tradition: the mrdangam makers. Join us for the launch of musician and activist T.M. ![]()
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