A Performance of the Unique Syllabic Vocal Style of Konnakkol, Indian Percussive Singing

Musicians BR Somashekar Jois and Kumari V Shivapriya performed a duet in which they both took turns reciting syllables in an impressively rhythmic, percussive manner known as Konnakkol for which they are both widely known.

They will be reciting few exciting rhythmic phrases set to Mishrachaapu Tala followed by a special Mohara-Korvai composed by Vidwan B C Manjunath

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