Nanjil Arul

Nanjil Arul is a mridangam artist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, who has established himself within the South Indian classical music tradition. As a percussionist specialising in the mridangam, he contributes to the rhythmic foundation that is essential to Carnatic music performances. Operating from Chennai, a major centre for Indian classical music, he participates in the vibrant musical ecosystem of Tamil Nadu where the mridangam holds particular cultural significance as the primary percussion instrument in Carnatic concerts.