BIS BOPT HUNGAMA '13

SANNATH - THE LITTLE DRUMMER

INTRODUCTION Sannath Parameswaran, 16-years-old drummer first gave a solo performance during the 2007 Christmas Celebrations of Tiny Teddies play school when he was 5 years. The celebration was held at Udhayam Hall, Ashok Nagar, Chennai on the 24th Dec 2007. Sannath started off with his Electronic Percussion Pad to play a combination of Latin, Rock beats and then moving on to blast his Acoustic Drums keeping the 100 odd audience mesmerized and glued to their seats. Since then, he has been giving regular solo performances in Drums and Mridangam for many cultural events. Sannath has completed the 8th Grade Drumkit, 8th Grade Piano and 8th Grade in Western Music Theory exams from Trinity College of Music, London. Sannath is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate.

PROFILE Sannath was born on 9th August 2002 in Chennai to Aarthi and Parameswaran. Sannath’s inclination towards music was first noticed when he, as a 10 month old kid was attracted towards the Thavil beats during a marriage function. He quickly crawled towards the Thavil, grabbed the sticks and started playing a Rhythm. Amazed by his interest, his father gifted him a Drums set for his first birthday. His birthday gift turned out to be a real passion, and he has been addicted to the drums ever since, trying out various Rhythms throughout the day. Sannath has always been amidst music in a family of musicians. His father Parameswaran is a percussionist, trained in Mridangam under the Tutelage of Guru Sri. Karaikudi Mani Iyer. His Aunt, Jayalakshmi is a professional playback singer, singing for popular music directors like Thenisai Tenral Deva, Bharadwaj, Adityan to name a few. His cousin brothers, Mumbai Brothers are performing Carnatic Vocalists. His younger cousin Sharath Rajagopalan, Vijay TV/Airtel Super Singer Junior Fame is a very popular light music singer and performer.

INITIATION AND TRAINING Sannath is presently studying in 12th Standard in Padma Seshadri School (K.K.Nagar). Sannath started getting his formal learning at the age of four from Mr.Muralikrishna, a very popular drummer and percussionist in Chennai. He then got trained under Mr.Joel Jagan at Musee Musical School of Music. Sannath is currently receiving his Drums training from Mr.Prasanna Sukumar and Mr. Sridhar. Sannath has completed 8th Grade in Trinity Drumkit exam with Distinction. Sannath also receives training for his shows from his father. He initiated learning Mridangam under the tutelage of Sri. S. Seshadri (S/o, Layachudaroli Madurai. T. Srinivasan) and currently learning Mridangam from Vidwan Sri K.S. Kalidas (Direct disciple of Vidwan Sri Palani Subramania Pillai). Sannath had his Mridangam Arangetram on 28-May-2017.

OTHER INTERESTS OF SANNATH With his main passion being drumming, Sannath is also receiving formal classical Vocal training from Smt.Rama Narayanan. Sannath is learning Piano from Mr. Sam .Joshua and has completed his 8th Grade. He has also completed the 8th Grade in Western Music Theory. Sannath’s next passion is Martial Arts. He is a Black belt 1st Dan in Isshinryu Karate and is being trained by Sensei Shanmugavel. Sannath is also learning the Indian Martial Art, Silambam from Master Gouri Shankar. Sannath loves watching Television Channels like Chutti TV, Disney XD and Cartoon Network with his little brother Samarth. Samarth also joins his brother for the shows and performs with him. Both the brothers are fond of listening to stories from their father.

Sannath can be reached @ 9840178399. Email him at sannathns@rediffmail.com.

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Sannath's Review by The Hindu dated 01-Feb-09

http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/02/stories/2009020250700200.htm