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Glenn "Rusty" Gillette is an American Carnatic percussionist recognized for his expertise in mridangam and ghatam. He was a prominent student of the esteemed mridangam specialist Tanjore Ranganathan, who taught Carnatic music at institutions such as the California Institute of the Arts and Wesleyan University. Gillette was among the non-Indian students who…
Journey Timeline
1960s (implied)
Began studying Carnatic music — Studied with Tanjore Ranganathan, who began teaching at Wesleyan in 1963.
2005
Concluded role as instructor at San Diego State University — Taught traditional South Indian music.
2019
Performed at T. Balasaraswati's centennial — Played mridangam and drums in a South Indian music and dance performance.
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- Karnatik Revival
India Currents
- T. Ranganathan
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- The Music of Beats
The Verandah Club
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