Jun 30 2026 to Jun 30 2026 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Seven musicians. Seven swaras. One collective.

In celebration of World Music Day on June 21st, Samyukth—World Collective brings together seven artists from seven different musical backgrounds. Much like the seven swaras, seven talas, seven hills, and seven oceans, this performance is about distinct elements finding harmony together.

Formed in 2020 by Sai Shiv and Keshav Mohankumar, the collective weaves together mridangam, piano, western harmonies, raga-based violin, and Carnatic rhythms into a shared world-music framework. Each musician brings their own voice and tradition to the stage, creating a sound that is layered, exploratory, and entirely collaborative. Inspired by the genre-crossing spirit of artists like Yanni and Shakti, this evening is an invitation to experience seven distinct musical journeys becoming one.

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Performers

Sai Shiv
Mridangam
Sai Shiv is a professional mridangam artiste and A-grade artiste with All India Radio, trained under maestro Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani. He performs globally as a soloist, accompanist to leading musicians, and member of various percussion ensembles. An independent composer trained in Western classical piano, he blends Indian and Western sounds into a distinctive musical identity. His work includes background scores for short films and documentaries, upcoming feature films, and independent albums available on all streaming platforms.

Keshav Mohankumar
Violin
Keshav Mohankumar, violinist and composer, is celebrated for his ability to play and compose by ear. A disciple of Carnatic violin guru H K Narasimhamurthy and a prodigy from Mysore, he is, at 22, among the youngest instrumentalists to hold an A-grade from All India Radio and Doordarshan. His honours include the M S Subbulakshmi Fellowship for Excellence (Mumbai) and the Outstanding Young Instrumentalist Award from Brahmara Trust, Mysore, among others. He has performed over 1,000 concerts across India, Europe, the USA, and Muscat, and composed for singles, albums, documentaries, dance productions—and, of course, Samyukth.

Shamith Gowda
Ghatam
Shamith S Gowda is a versatile ghatam artist blending Carnatic tradition with contemporary fusion and world music. Trained under Vid. H L Shivashankaraswami and currently under Vid. Giridhar Udupa, he is known for his rhythmic creativity and dynamic stage presence. A recipient of scholarships from the Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy and the CCRT Young Artist Scheme, he was honoured with the title Yuva Kala Ratna by Bangalore Gayana Samaja in 2025. With over 350 performances across India alongside leading Carnatic musicians, he continues exploring fusion, folk, and world music through collaborative live performance.

Samrudh Srinivas
Flute
Samrudh K S is a flautist from Mysuru. He trained from age six under Karnataka Kalashree Vidwan A V Prakash and now under Vidwan A P Krishna Prasad. Known for clarity, sensitivity, and deep raga bhava, he has performed at numerous esteemed venues and is a sought-after Bharatanatyam accompanist. An engineering graduate from PES College, he chose music as a full-time vocation. He is also a member of Mysore Xpress, blending Carnatic flute with rock, bringing tradition and contemporary sound together.

Shalini Mohan
Bass
Shalini Mohan, a Bangalore-based musician, began on piano before turning to bass, and is a distinction diploma student at the London College of Music. She has performed alongside stalwarts including A.R. Rahman, Giridhar Udupa, Clinton Cerejo, Aruna Sairam, Sean Roldan, Sanjay Subrahmanyam, Arjun Janya, Kunal Ganjawala, Ananya Bhat, and Vasundhara Das, among others. A dynamic performing and recording musician, she is adept across genres, with versatility as her defining strength.

Eric Gerald
Guitar
Eric Gerald is a Bengaluru-based guitarist and stage music director, known for blending classical fingerstyle technique with heavy-metal-inspired rhythmic playing. Active in film scoring and performing with various acts across India and internationally since 2019, he is also an accomplished bassist with experience in re-harmonisation, choral arrangement, and music therapy productions.

Ramkumar S
Percussion
Ram is an accomplished percussionist and rhythm artist with extensive experience across South Indian cinema and independent music, performing on soundtracks and background scores for numerous films, as well as commercial jingles. He has graced stages at festivals including the International Indie Music Festival (IIMF) and Bloom in Green, both in India and abroad. He is currently part of three ensembles: Samyukth, the Bonny Abraham Ensemble, and Two Eyed Wizard — an experimental group exploring rhythm and improvisation.