B.C. Manjunath (mridangam) is a dynamic artist who revealed an innate musical talent and interest in percussion from a young age. He was encouraged by his father, legendary mridangam player Vidwan B.K. Chandramouli.
Later, he enlarged his musical perspective by training under K.N. Krishna Murthy and T.K.Murthy. Manjunath’s creative impulses have flowered in various forms, from classical to fusion and in solo and ensemble performances; he has accompanied many great artists from India and abroad, including Sangeetha Kalaratna, Sri R.R. Keshavamurthy, Sangeetha Kalaratna, Sri H.P. Ramachar, Mysore M. Nagaraj and Dr. Mysore M. Manjunath (aka Mysore Brothers), Dr. Suma Sudhindra and Chitraveena N. Ravikiran.
He also has shared the stage with international legends such as Turkish sufi singer Kani Karaca and trombonist Robin Eubanks. He has worked with composers Rafael Reina, Riccardo Nova, members of Bhedam and with the Conservatorium of Amsterdam, the Karnatic Lab Festival, Zagreb Music Biennale, Fabrica Italy, Santander Percussion Festival (Spain), Perth International Festival, Roma Europe Festival, Milano Musica/John Cage Festival, Ictus Ensemble (Belgium), Quintetto Bibiena (Italy) and Het Noord Nederlands Fluit Collectief.
He has designed extensive online courses on konnakol and mridangam for rhythm enthusiasts on the platforms Livdemy and Shaale.
Please note: Biographies are based on information provided to the CSO by the artists or their representatives. More current information may be available on websites of the artists or their management.
