Senthuran Jogaratnam

Mridangam & Composer

With over 20 years of experience in Indian classical percussion, Senthuran is recognised as a leading Mridangam and Tabla artist. He began his Mridangam training under Sri Balasri Rasiah, before undertaking advanced training from Mridangam maestros Sri T.R Sundaresean and Sri Patri Satish Kumar. To gain a multifaceted understanding of Indian percussion, Senthuran commenced Tabla training under Ashok Chavali Ji.

Senthuran is renowned for his sense of application, imaginative rhythmic patterns, flawless techniques, such as the gumki technique, and a unique style which showcases the beauty of applying elements of various percussion instruments in his performances. Senthuran has accompanied countless music and dance performances for various styles such as Carnatic, Hindustani, Bharatha Natyam, Kathak, Jazz and World Fusion.

Aswin Selvanathan

Ghatam

Aswin commenced his Mridangam training under the tutelage of Sri Balasri Rasiah before receiving advanced training from Sri T.R. Sundaresan.

Aside from mridangam, Aswin has been able to utilise his mridangam abilities and apply it to the Ghatam with the guidance from his guru. He has been a regular on the Melbourne Carnatic music scene since 2012 and is known for the clarity in each stroke he plays. Aswin completed his arangetram in concert with leading vocalist Sri Sandeep Narayan in 2015.

Rithvik Chand

Tabla

Rithvik began his Tabla studies at the age of 10 under the discipleship of Ashok Chavali Ji. He is currently studying under Dr Sam Evans and is soon to begin advanced training under Pandit Anindo Chatterjee.

In 2018, Rithvik became the first VCE student in the state of Victoria to achieve a Perfect Study score of 50 on a non-western musical instrument.

Rithvik has worked with artists from a plethora of music and dance styles such as Hindustani Classical, Kathak, Carnatic, Jazz and World Music. He is also well versed in a range of percussion instruments such as the Drum-kit, Congas, Timbales as well as the Darbuka.

Sachin Sureshkumar

Kanjira & Konnokkol

Sachin commenced his Mridangam training under the tutelage of Sri Yogan Kandasamy and is currently receiving advanced training from Sri Senthuran Jogaratnam.

Sachin has been able to utilise his mridangam abilities and apply it to both the Kanjira and Konnokkol with the guidance from his gurus. Sachin completed his arangetram in concert with leading vocalist Charulatha Mani in 2015.

Navshil Singh

Pakhawaj & Dholak

Navshil is a direct disciple of Sri Senthuran Jogaratnam at the Rhythm Riders Music Acadmey and is soon to begin advanced training under Budhanath Swain Ji.

Navshil has a unique advantage as he is also a prominent tabla artist and is able to utilise these skills to enhance his performances. Navshil has also commenced training to accompany for Odissi dance performances from his guru.