Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru will host a Konnakkol Workshop by Vidwan B.R. Somashekar Jois on Sept. 28 from 10 am to 12 pm at Kalpa Kshetra in Vijayanagar 4th Stage.

The event is jointly organised by World Konnakkol Academy LLP and Bamboo Melody Raagas. The workshop is free for learners above 10 years of age, with sessions tailored for beginners and intermediate-level participants. However, prior registration is mandatory.

This introductory session offers a rare opportunity for music and dance students as well as passionate aspirants to experience the authentic art of presenting Konnakkol. The focus will be on vocal development, enunciation, rhythmic precision, mastery over rhythm and gaining a deeper understanding of musical mathematics.

About Konnakkol

Konnakkol is an ancient South Indian art form that involves orally articulating percussive syllables in association with Karnatak Classical Music.

With roots stretching back over 5,000 years, it is regarded as the world’s most intricate and aesthetically refined vocal rhythmic system — celebrated for its unmatched complexity, depth, and range. Beyond being a rhythmic language, Konnakkol serves as a gateway to understanding the mathematical intricacies of Tāla and Laya.

Practising Konnakkol enhances speech clarity, emotional balance, intellectual sharpness, peace of mind and inner vitality, impacting practitioners at physical, psychological  and spiritual levels.

Profile

Vidwan B.R. Somashekar Jois is a globally renowned Konnakkol exponent, performer and educator. Recognised as an ‘A-Top Grade’ artiste by Prasar Bharati (AIR & DD), he holds the distinction of being the youngest, first from Karnataka, and only the second in India to receive this prestigious honour.

Known for his sonorous voice, distinctive timbre and lightning-fast clarity, he has been instrumental in reviving and mainstreaming Konnakkol as a prominent performing art.

As Founder and Director of the World Konnakkol Academy LLP — the world’s first conservatory dedicated solely to this art form — his initiatives now reach over 25 countries, inspiring 1,000+ students and enthusiasts through performances, lectures, masterclasses and collaborations with eminent  artists worldwide.

For registrations, WhatsApp Vidwan Rakesh Sudhir on Mob: 97415-16637.