Somashekhar Jois
Carnatic Music Performer • Teacher
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B.R. Somashekar Jois, widely known as Konnakkol Somashekar Jois, is an internationally acclaimed exponent, performer, composer, and educator of Konnakkol, a vocal percussive art form within Carnatic music. Hailing from Bengaluru, India, he is recognized for his sonorous voice, exceptional clarity, unmatched speed, and intricate rhythmic artistry. Somashekar…
Journey Timeline
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Began learning Mridangam — At the age of six from K.N. Krishnamoorthy.
2014
Performed 'Konnakkol Crosstalk' — A composition by his guru B.C. Manjunath.
2015
Featured in iU article — Titled 'The Phoenix for Konnakkol'.
2017
Interviewed about Konnakkol — In an article titled 'The art of Konnakkol: a conversation with Vidwan BR Somashekar Jois'.
2018
Featured in The Hindu article — Titled 'The language of rhythm'.
2024
Held Konnakkol Masterclass — In Bengaluru, India.
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- 'A' Grade — Prasar Bharati All India Radio
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