Konnakkol Somashekar Jois

Vidwan B R Somashekar Jois is a renowned Konnakkol Exponent - Performer - Composer Educator from Bengaluru, India. An ‘A-TOP GRADE’ artiste of Prasar Bharati (All India Radio & Doordarshan) and Founder–Director of WORLD KONNAKKOL ACADEMY LLP, he is widely recognized for excellence in classical rhythm, and pedagogy. A First Rank holder in Vidwat Mridangam, recipient of HRD Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, he has received several prestigious awards and honors.

This channel is dedicated to Konnakkol (South Indian classical rhythmic vocal percussion), classical music, rhythm training, solkattu, tala, and advanced rhythmic techniques. It features structured lessons, masterclasses, demonstrations, performances, and insightful discussions for students, musicians, dancers and rhythm enthusiasts worldwide.

For Konnakkol classes (online/offline), workshops, masterclasses, lecture-demonstrations, and collaborations : worldkonnakkolacademy@gmail.com