Sai Shiv

Sai Shiv is a Professional Mridangam artiste and the Disciple of world renowned Mridangam Maestro Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani.He is  also an A grade artiste with All India Radio (Chennai). Initially trained under the guidance of Guru Sri V. Nagabhushanachar. Sai Shiv had the opportunity to experience the Gurukula form of training at Guru Karaikudi Mani's school in Chennai. He proceeded to advanced and intensive training under his able guidance to learn the intricacies and complexities of this wonderful musical instrument. Sai Shiv currently performs both as a solo percussionist and accompanist to many artistes. He has been an accompanying artist to many top artistes and also a part of many percussion ensembles of his Guru. Sai Shiv is also an independent composer who has scored background music for many short films and documentaries.He has composed many music singles and albums which are available on his official Youtube Channel.He had his training in Western Classical Piano from Mr. Felix Joseph which along with his Mridangam training have helped him blend Indian and western Music seamlessly and create a unique style of his own