Documentary on Kanjira

"Rhythm is always inside of us; we need to explore that," asserts Giridhar Udupa, the Ghatam artist. The language of Indian rhythms is ordered, intricate, and alluring. Whether they are classical instruments like the Mridangam, Thavil, Ghatam, or Kanjira or folk instruments like the Thappu, Parai, or Urumi, Indian percussion instruments are distinctive in their sounds, physical makeup, and settings and uses. An intriguing documentary series called The Hidden Drummers of India investigates the vibrant percussion traditions in India.