Prathap Ramachandra is a percussionist and music director whose practice explores how rhythmic intelligence can generate new forms of contemporary performance.

Trained in the South Indian classical tradition, he performs on mridanga, ghata and kanjira, and renders konnakol, the art of rhythm recitation. His particular interests include polyrhythm, rhythmic counterpoint, and the relationship between rhythm, movement and musical form.

Over a career spanning more than two decades, Prathap has moved between orthodox Carnatic performance and the British contemporary arts scene, collaborating with musicians and dancers across Western, Middle Eastern and Asian traditions.

Prathap is increasingly developing and directing his own projects. Through these projects, he explores how rhythmic knowledge can travel between artistic traditions, generate new relationships between music and movement, and reach audiences unfamiliar with Carnatic music.