HIDDEN DRUMMERS of INDIA: Part 2 -MUSIC Documentary about the HISTORY of CARNATIC RHYTHM and KANJIRA

[@PremKumar-nk3db]

Manpoondia Pillai was my grandfather's guru in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. My grand father Thangavellu Pillai was the first Mrithagam master in Malaysia 🇲🇾.

[@bodhran]

Thats incredible! What an icon Manpoondia Pillai was 🙏

[@virtuosowins]

Love and respect from Trichy Bangalore India 🇮🇳

[@AL-jg4pr]

Woah dude I thought this was a documentary from a big ass channel or something. You deserve millions of subscribers mate!

[@bodhran]

Ahh. Thanks for the kind words Rajat! Maybe one day I’ll grow bigger, but I just love making these films really so as long as I can keep doing that I’m really happy 🙏🙌

[@krishnamoorthybalaraman3530]

You have my gratitude for approaching Indian culture with respect and the attitude of a seeker. Every culture has much to offer to true seekers. Hope you found what you came looking for.

[@bodhran]

Thank you for the kind words- it means a lot 🙏

[@cathyaicardi5610]

Loved watching the interaction between Ruairi and the craftsman who made kanjiras for the great Harishankar Sir. Wonderful to learn also how he (Harishankar) encouraged and supported young musicians. And the expression of performance joy on Lata Ramachar’s face is priceless as is her telling how pain that women experience, can be forgotten while playing.

[@bodhran]

So happy you enjoyed Part 2 Cathy, and thanks again for your kind words. It really was a privilege to get to meet these incredible musicians and makers, a real joy.

[@mwpoppy7162]

Just watched part one and I’m totally hooked and enjoying part two of this interesting and inspiring documentary….Wow…. G.Harishanka …….what a phenomenal kanjira artist with an amazing sense of rythmn and Lata Ramachar being the only female preforming artiste…..what an inspirational female musicians with such a beautiful smile and spirit🙏….Thank you Ruairi for making and putting together such a fascinating and informative documentary.

[@sudhamuralidharan6574]

Yes Harishanker was a phenomenon Great artist I have enjoyed his concerts many times. Thanks

[@paadipanta2607]

DO your duty, do not expect returns. The Indian Philosophy :). Well said.

[@aman_design]

your documentary deserve to be released on discovery nat geo or something, live the edit and storyrelling, believe me i am a filmmaker myself

[@bodhran]

Ah, thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot especially from another filmmaker. I did actually reach out to discovery ( i think..) maybe it was NatGeo...I cant remember.. though they said no! Ultimately, KZbin has been amazing as anyone, anywhere can come and watch my film, share their thoughts and communicate directly how they felt about it. Its so amazing to have this connection with people watching. Thanks again for the kind words Aman, all the best, Ruairi

[@prashishere]

@@bodhran Try History channel ✌👍

[@bodhran]

@@prashishere good idea 🤗

[@darshankumarr6344]

When you heard Guru B Harishankar name Goosebumps 🙏🏻 True legend

[@Nickel287]

G not B

[@angelawarren3806]

Big respect for highlighting the journey for female musicians in India. Lata (spelling?) is an inspiration. Fascinated to hear her father’s encouragement for women musicians. Lovely presentation. Many thanks. Angela

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much Angela - I'm delighted you enjoyed it, and yes, its Lata - you should check out her group Rhythms of Shakti, who are truly wonderful!

[@aaictsecurity]

@angela ..its Latha .

[@vijay7415]

I am glad that it is the first time any Westerner paying attention to South Indian Percussion instruments. I saw the first time G. Hari Shankar with this program. What an amazing talent he has!. I hope that this series many more views which it deserves. Indian is not Rajasthan alone, which every westerner eye's at. Glasheen has expanded the fathoms of South Indian Music and introduced them to westerners.

[@bodhran]

Thank you for the very kind words- I'm so glad you enjoyed the series. All the very best, Ruairi

[@mariomusic8550]

Please continue doing these documentaries they are endlessly fascinating. I would love to see more musical cultures around the world and you bring them to light in a very clear interesting way. Big respect from Cyprus 👍

[@bodhran]

Thank you Mario, and I'm so glad your enjoying these films. There are lots more coming, just a question of time, and travel.. and when we can get back on the road! Take care and thanks again for the kind words- Ruairi

[@venkatraman9699]

It is sad that such a genius like Harishankar passed away so early. He was my schoolmate(and same age) and lived in Mandaiveli in Chennai. Would see him frequently in R.K Mutt Road till early 80s. Never ever heard of his hidden ,god blessed talent in those days. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa would say that if any one has achieved perfection in one art, thatis enough to realize God easily. Given the extrordinary heights that he has reached, am sure that he is one with Paramapurusha, now.

[@venkataramananpitchai9259]

You were so lucky sir!

[@venkatraman9699]

Yes Sir. Katrorai Kandralum Nandre !!

[@choukimath68]

Sir,glad to know that you are schoolmate,share some pictures that you have with Shri.harishankar.

[@manojclarence]

Madam Lata you are such a revelation!!! Thank you for sharing this

[@subhasbabu3713]

Mr Ruairi, you have covered so many perspectives with respect to Khanjira/ Kanjira as an instrument and carnatic music in general. Not to forget the interview with those who make percussion instruments. Latha madam's zeal to perform and continue the tradition is commendable. And you Mr Ruairi, the way you have conducted these interviews, especially when the Tamil part came with instrument maker..... my respect to you.

[@shivaprasadm3266]

As banglorurian I never heard there names u made us show the hidden talents of our own people thanks a lot n thank u very much I appreciate u for making such a wonderful documentary of kanjara

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the kind words Shiva 🙏

[@ThunderBirdalpha_official759]

7:19 The transition was soo smooth

[@bodhran]

Thanksss 🙌

[@ar_krrish]

I'm so glad that a person like from another part of the world is coming to experience our traditions and at the same time disappointed with the fact that we as Indians are getting to know about our own things through videos like these Appreciate your work! Keep learning! Hope to see you playing with our artists some day 😊

[@climbeverest]

Madam Lata the kanjira percussionist from Bangalore: thanks for sharing your skills, may you have great success

[@poornimamanamohan2923]

This is such a wonderful series, a fitting tribute to the other dimension in Carnatic music.... The vocal and stringed instruments take up all the limelight, while the rhythm aspect gets sadly neglected, unless the percussionist practically glows with talent. So thank you for taking up this cause and giving it the focus it deserves. As you delve deeper, you will find that within each different region in each state, there will be an interesting variation of a percussion instrument.... Which just reiterates how important a part of life rhythm is. I hope you can document them all. Thanks for the series again.

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for the kind words Poornima - I also hope I can continue to learn more about the many wonderful traditions. Wishing you the best, Ruairi 🙌🙏

[@silencieux4464]

The lady was rather impressive wasn't she. Extremely well done

[@SlyHikari03]

For sure! She did wonderful!

[@anilraghu8687]

I never thought Kanjira is an important instrument. I still believe you cannot make best music from it. But it is good to know people dedicated their life to find perfect music from it and a foreigner came to make a documentary on it.

[@radhabharathidhandapani6906]

Loved watching this episode. Have learnt carnatic music and been to watch concerts but never seen a female ganjeera player. Thanks for throwing light on her. Keep going at it. You are awesome ❤

[@bodhran]

Thank you for the kind words Radhabharathi - I'm really glad you enjoyed the film

[@sriramr2437]

I tuned in for a quick view and skip through but I got hooked and now I am all set to start watching part 3 without a break. A very well done documentary

[@bodhran]

Delighted you enjoyed, and thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment 👍

[@shanthanuudupa4817]

exploring the world of music is just awsome learning understanding music through out the world is like going on a holy trip

[@ShilpaShankerNarainDhrupad]

So proud of Lata and more strength to her to break the glass ceiling 💕 she spoke so beautifully! What an inspiration!

[@bodhran]

Totally agree Shilpa - Lata is an inspiration! 🙏

[@sriramrajagopalan7234]

You are doing a great service. This is wonderful. Being an Indian, I'm learning more about our traditions through your videos. Kanjira has captured my imagination over the past few months and I was so happy to come across this series. Subscribed immediately after I watched the first part. Thank you once again and keep them coming.

[@bodhran]

Thank you for the kind words Sriram, and for taking the time to write. Im delighted you enjoyed the series and wishing you the very best. Ruairi

[@gsiyengar]

Glad that i came across this video and learnt more about Kanjera.. beautiful video and Lady Lata Ramachar music is great.. Thanks for bringing this out.

[@bodhran]

So glad you found it, and thanks for taking the time to comment too! 🙏

[@jimmyduncan7650]

What an incredible series. Keep it coming so we can learn, grow, enjoy and........

[@AriaIvancichArt]

Nice!!! Thanks for sharing. I hope this work of yours gets all the deserved credits.

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the kind words 🌟

[@SlyHikari03]

Lata Ramachar! Wow! Wonderful. ❤❤

[@velmurugankandasamy9656]

That kanjira very good with madam.the great daughter of the Ramachandran kanjira.I hope her dream come true as ladies carnatic orchestra. தங்கை ஆசை வெற்றிபெற வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

[@kelly-annmaddox]

This is an absolutely poetic documentary. Thank you so much ❤️

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for the kind words Kelly-Ann 🙏🌟

[@shravanivitthal1855]

Omg she was excellent and so inspiration for all lady's one word she was say let's come out and reach away goal it's so peaceful are listening tq

[@bodhran]

🙏💫

[@greatvedas]

Such a stunning documentary of Kanjera. This is a brilliant story and history of the legends of Kanjera. great work mate.

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much Venkat - Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ggopal7435]

Appreciation by a foreigner who realy absorbed the values which is scientific. Good luck to those who gave valuable ecplanation.

[@fullblis4788]

Man! that lady rocks... awesome!

[@anand8717]

Passion, of this person is priceless .god bless musicians and music lovers

[@VGBGI]

Great video, in sincere appreciation of Glasheen who has made this video. God bless him immensely for making us known about the daughter of Vid HP Ramachar, Khanjeera.

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much - your kind words mean a lot 🙏

[@onsury]

Hi, it was a wonderful attempt to showcase these legends. Looking for more from you on such gems, Ruairi!

[@bodhran]

Thank you for the kind words - so glad you enjoyed 🙏🙌

[@RajeshRajagopalan]

Awesome ! Got to know a lot about Kanjira, its history & the great kanjira players of India. Enjoyed Part1 too. Thank you very much 🙏

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much Rajesh 🙏

[@varunkumargopalakrishnan3762]

Karnataka and Tamilnadu two fascinating places with lot of fascinating Carnatic musicians ❤❣

[@bodhran]

I love it there - truly magical and your right, filled to brim with music. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@mahesh7194]

Absolutely right

[@purushothamack3949]

Music is a divine thing...some people blessed by God makes the music more divine...

[@saiailayni]

Seriously a great stuff..! 🙏🙏.. not many know about this in india.. I really appreciate your effort of reviving it back.! Pretty happy I came across this.

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the really kind words Sai - all the best to you ☘️

[@sudarsanviolin]

This is one of the best KZbin creations I have seen .. The cohesiveness, articulation, story line, emotions, background score, editing, colors of street and most importantly forgotten stories oh hidden gems! We thank and appreciate your efforts 🙏 Ruairi

[@bodhran]

Wow. Thanks for the kind words Sudhan. So glad you enjoyed it, and hopefully I can make more in the future. Best wishes from London. Ruairi

[@sudarsanviolin]

@@bodhran Thanks for taking time and replying .. Love from Chennai, India 🇮🇳❤ .. Please do share your social media links so that it will help us to follow your contents..

[@Shifter_64]

Commenting for the algorithm. Beautiful work, Thanks for exposing the south Indian culture.

[@bodhran]

Thank you for taking the time Navu 🙏

[@virtuosowins]

I am from Trichy studied college in Pudukkottai and live in Bangalore. incredible India 👌🇮🇳

[@bodhran]

🙌💫

[@ART_INDIA]

What a Different instrument You Focus and Give information.....🙏 What a Beautiful & Neaver Highlit this Instrument kanjira ....🙏 Taking somuch Efforts to Make This Vedio ... 🙏 Your Work is So Wounderful & Helpfull for Music World 🙏 Great & God Bless You 🙏💐

[@skracing9488]

Saw INDIA on thumbnail and opened to watch irrespective of content. 😘😘

[@jothi4876]

I have tears seeing your documentary. Power of music 🥰

[@bodhran]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the film, and thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@theresewalters1696]

Harishankar, same age as me. Great generation to be part of. I have great interest in Tamil Adu

[@n.krishnarao2128]

Sir, Thank u for exploring Indian classical arts..in ur next visit U r wellcome to the state of Andhraprdesh...another South Indian state of good artists...to visit...I am also trying classical on my Guitar..👍👍👌💐🙏 U r always well come sir.

[@bodhran]

Thank you for the kind words Nadiminti - I really hope to return one day to India and continue learning

[@miniyatendra3724]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching the series. Many thanks, keep it up.

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read Mini - thanks for taking the time to write 🙏

[@MattLeGroulx]

Watching these Indian videos and loving them I just started looking through your channel and it's amazing! Instant subscribe!

[@ssedarius]

This is so impressive.

[@htxgp]

Amazing work sir. Thank you for your dedication towards exploring music and instruments in India. You’ve got a subscription 🙏💐

[@bodhran]

Thank Praveen! All the best to you

[@lakshmymenon961]

Excellent series... some are need to us Indians too!!

[@anupamachannan602]

Awesome! I remember watching these concerts on DD. I definitely recognized Harikrishan ji. His looks were so distinct. I never knew who he was or how great he was ,but just remember being north indian, we still enjoyed watching those late night telecasts. So excited to see those masters after all these years. Hats off to all the great artistes!

[@bodhran]

Awesome! So cool that you remember the old footage, I wish that more was accessible from this period. I imagine its all on reels/tapes in some room, somewhere, waiting to be discovered again.

[@subhasbabu3713]

Madam it's Mr Harishankar. Govinda Rao Harishankar, born in Chennai(Madras at that time) I don't know if you are mentioning him as a North Indian or you are referring to yourself, but he's from Southern part of India.

[@kscchn]

@@bodhran quite a lot is available still in the library of DD - Doordarshan , the Indian Govt Owned TV Channel

[@venkisundarraj]

Wow. Great initiate and so well documented. All great percussionists. 👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@bodhran]

Thank you kindly Venki!

[@ranjithkumar-xw2go]

Keep our culture alive thank you madam

[@ariellelionessofYah]

This documentary series is beautiful! This is seriously incredible work Rauiri!

[@bodhran]

Thank you 🙏

[@nandinidarog8647]

Wonderful documentry!! Very happy to understand such a great instrument and great doyen Sri Harishankar and Smt Latha Ramachar. Best wishes for more such documentry💐💐💐

[@bodhran]

Thank you Nandini!

[@climbeverest]

The young Bangalore Indian in black tee shirt speaks impeccable English, extremely proud of the Indian tradition of carnatic music

[@shaivyakarnam]

And why should he not be able to speak impeccable English? Sorry but your remark about him is somewhat patronising. Yes I too am an Indian in a black T shirt from Bangalore!

[@mohann2289]

Not Bangalore indian, he is indian.

[@ಸನಾತನಕನ್ನಡಿಗ-ಷ7ಛ]

Karnataka music

[@sravanvedala7811]

You are awesome, thank you for doing this documentary

[@bodhran]

Thanks for watching Sravan 🙏

[@choukimath68]

Thanks for sharing and making this video,inrequest many from.you keep.going

[@bodhran]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@lavanyachandrabose7453]

Such an under represented instrument and artists!

[@pathofsadhguru6326]

Wow wow mesmerizing

[@bethanymulley4172]

I'm loving these videos! For me it is especially amazing to see Lata Ramachar play and pave the way for women. I'd love to see more of her work - does anyone know of any links to her performing. Or any other women drummers of Carnatic tradition?

[@chandrus2936]

Great job covering all the missed or forgotten talent ..

[@bodhran]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@KritzReaction]

Loved every moment of it🥰🤩

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read!

[@kamalvipul9213]

Harishankar - what a legend!!

[@bodhran]

Totally agree!

[@saisantosh2803]

Wow great work brother ,love to see your passion towards music 🎶🎶 . God bless you for your future more Discovery's of gems across India .

[@bodhran]

Thank you very much for the kind words, i really appreciate it!

[@kedarnevergone]

Lata, the lady, played it so well!

[@menons]

Excellent coverage of this topic!!! The only comment I have is that instead of “women are underrepresented in Carnatic” should have been “women are underrepresented in Carnatic percussion traditions”.

[@dr.nagarajasharma6729]

Great tradition. Thanks for exploration.

[@bodhran]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iglb23]

Amazing, excelent work Ruairi! Greeting from Argentina! If you ever want to come and explore the Bombo Leguero, let me know!

[@bodhran]

I would LOVE that Ivan! Email me on [e-mail] - let’s talk!!! Ruairi

[@vgrbmc5166]

i dont have words to appreciate u brother... all i can say is u r a different youtuber... keep it UP & keep it going... மகிழ்ச்சி!!! நன்றி!!!

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for the kind words - I really appreciate it 😀

[@manjunathagroupsconstructi2611]

Good documentary brother... It's very useful to know about olden legand person

[@bodhran]

🙏

[@pradeepperavali7422]

I am staying in Bangalore from past 10 years, I never heard or saw his portraits or statues any where, thanks for the information

[@fahadzuberi8266]

Lovely. Thank you. Peace and love to you.

[@bodhran]

Thank you Fahad- wishing you the very best too - Ruairi

[@deepakvimal]

I'm not sure if you understood tamil ... But your expressions while conversing with them is rather joyful to watch.. wish you good luck in your musical journey.. 😊

[@bodhran]

Thank you Deepak. I had a translator helping me out in real time, though I could totally feel the passion for the topic in his delivery. Isn’t language funny

[@manjunath2377]

Thank you sir, exporing about and giving information about culture which could not seen / explored by us...

[@bodhran]

Delighted you enjoyed 🙏

[@Gana0408]

God bless thw lady and hope she has a lady artist group soon

[@soumyakanti17]

Thank you so much for making this series!

[@bodhran]

Thank you Soumyakanti 🙏

[@Cosmicsinger]

Thanks for introducing The only female drummer in carnatic music.

[@abhinashtechdeathchuck8855]

Great work . Love from Nepal . ❤️❤️❤️

[@bodhran]

🙏

[@thakara]

Brief explainer for those who want to know what the "A-grade artist" thing Sh. Lata Ramachar was talking about: All India Radio (AIR) is/was one of the most important platform for classical musicians. AIR classifies performers in grades and it is widely considered to be a reliable measure of an artist's competence.

[@RavenRaven-se6lr]

Thanks I’m opening up a new chapter in music learning African drums .!

[@bodhran]

Wonderful! Have lots of fun :)

[@francisjayasurya61]

Wow. Vannakkam from Chennai. It fantastic well insight documentary. Thank for covering Kanjira. I learned many interesting history.. God bless you

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for watching and for leaving such a kind comment 🙌

[@francisjayasurya61]

@@bodhran it is my pleasure. Enjoy the music connect

[@sharathchandra2495]

Thank you so much for this documentary. The best thing about this video is it shows India and it's culture especially music in true spirit. Unlike other foreigners you seem to be enjoying everything around including traffic jam :)

[@bodhran]

i'm so glad you feel its an accurate and truthful representation Sharath, and for sure I had the time of my life in India making the film- hopefully I can return again soon! Thanks for the kind words and all the very best to you, Ruairi

[@leefamelos7194]

YeSSS!!! this is awesome

[@bodhran]

🙏

[@k.mbipinnambiar7194]

Awesome performance

[@kpgUser]

both documentaries are really inspiring..!!

[@bodhran]

Really glad you enjoyed 🌎🙌

[@ShivaKumar-sw1te]

My research on the music world, personal information is the person play music have a great health atmospheric living life, because of its music makes mind and soul mate meet a pin called peace.

[@changampuzhaprabhullachand3737]

Thats great a lady performing on ganchara

[@vinodhiniravishankar1903]

Great work, efforts, artists! Thank you! Was immersed in it the whole time. Kept getting better

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the kind words Vinodhini!

[@madhavimishra1533]

Glad that i came across this😊

[@bodhran]

Ah, thanks for taking the time to watch. Glad you enjoyed!

[@MrKamran4685]

Thanks for these!

[@TribeBangZealot]

Simply incredible work. Cheers from Florida... I hope I get the chance to tip around with you one day!

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much- Delighted you enjoyed it! Keep the rhythm going :-D

[@thippeswamyh2297]

Beautiful information

[@bodhran]

Really glad you enjoyed 🙌