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Vasti Jackson

Venkat

Varadaiahpalem, Andhra Pradesh, India

Biography

Venkat has played with many music directors in Chennai, India and has recorded on some of India’s most famous films and TV programs. In addition to his local fame, he has performed abroad in over 15 countries. He is a master of all Indian percussion: tabla, mridangam, kanjira, ghatam, dholak, dolki, ghatasinghari, tavil,Pambai, udukkai, tape, duff, bass dholak and timing instruments.

How we met:

When we began meeting musicians in Varadayapalem, India–only a short 2 hour drive from Chennai, we quickly discovered Venkat’s reputation as a percussion master. After learning about the project, he was excited to become a part of it, and has since performed on many of our Songs Around The World.

Hometown
PFC Videos Featuring Venkat
PFC 3: Songs Around The World Movie

May 04, 2020

Blues of the River | Documentary

Feb 19, 2019

Clandestino | Songs Around The World

Feb 15, 2017

Lean On Me | Song Around The World

Jan 15, 2015

Gimme Shelter | Song Around The World

May 27, 2011

Three Little Birds | Song Around The World

May 17, 2011

Redemption Song | Song Around The World

Feb 07, 2011

One Love | Song Around The World

Feb 05, 2009

Don’t Worry | Song Around The World

Jan 22, 2009

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