Shri. Neyveli B Venkatesh [Mirudangam Artist]
Shri Neyveli Venkatesh is one of the current stars of Mrudangam in India. He is most sought after and has a rich experiencee of playing concerts for more than 25 years. He first learnt from his father Shri Balaraman. He later learnt from Shri Ramanathapuram MN Kandaswamy Pillai one of the foremost disciples of the legendary Palani Subramaniya Pillai. Venkatesh also had some training from Tavil vidwan Shri PP Venkatesan. Neyveli Venkatesh is both adept at the Khanjira and the Mrudangam.
Shri Venkatesh’s mrudangam playing has the salient features of the Pudukottai bhani and he brings his won individual touches to get a well rounded effect. His style of accompaniment brings a lot of colour and energy to the music and lifts the overall level of a concert.
Shri Venkatesh has a carved a special place for himself with international audiences especially in Europe where he performs regularly both as a soloist and an accompanist in many important global and world music festivals. He has received several awards and titles.