--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-gb/artist/r-n-prakash' title: 'R. N. Prakash | Indian Classical Musician | KalaSudha' author: name: drupler url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-gb/user/1' date: '2025-08-30T14:23:05+00:00' updated: '2026-10-19T01:08:54+00:00' type: profile summary: 'RN Prakash is a versatile percussionist who specialises in South Indian percussion instruments such as the ghatam, khanjira, and mridangam. He learned his art…' image: 'https://cloudfront.kalasudha.com/kalasudha-web-prod/s3fs-public/styles/d12_standard/public/2025-08/RN-Prakash.jpg?h=d546a75b&itok=LFKUwyi5' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://cloudfront.kalasudha.com/kalasudha-web-prod/s3fs-public/styles/d12_standard/public/2025-08/RN-Prakash.jpg?h=d546a75b&itok=LFKUwyi5' 'image:secure_url': 'https://cloudfront.kalasudha.com/kalasudha-web-prod/s3fs-public/styles/d12_standard/public/2025-08/RN-Prakash.jpg?h=d546a75b&itok=LFKUwyi5' 'image:type': image/jpeg 'image:width': '1200' 'image:height': '675' 'image:alt': 'R. N. Prakash' --- [ ](https://www.facebook.com/bangaloreprakash) [ ](https://www.instagram.com/ghatamprakash) # R. N. Prakash Location London, United Kingdom Specialization Ghatam RN Prakash is a versatile percussionist who specialises in South Indian percussion instruments such as the ghatam, khanjira, and mridangam. He learned his art from the age of 6 in Bangalore, India, under the tutelage of K.N. Krishna Murthy. > "Creating music is an immensely satisfying business; teaching students enables them to preserve the nuances of classical music for the future." > > — R. N. Prakash ## Media Gallery Watch performances, rehearsals, and behind-the-scenes moments All Media ... Videos ... Photos ... ### Video Performances (...) ## Latest videos [ Live Performance 9:20 ### Mountain Dhun by Ajay Prasanna | Live | Raga Unison at Edinburgh 7 months ago ](/en-gb/video/mountain-dhun-by-ajay-prasanna-live-raga-unison-at-edinburgh) [ Live Performance 12:32 ### Yaad Piya Ki Aaye | Ajay Prasanna | London Raga Fusion | Flute, Piano, Tabla & Ghatam | KalaSudha 7 months ago ](/en-gb/video/yaad-piya-ki-aaye-ajay-prasanna-london-raga-fusion-flute-piano-tabla-ghatam-kalasudha) [ Live Performance 8:31 ### Raag Hansdhwani Live in Edinburgh by Pt. Ajay Prasanna 9 months ago ](/en-gb/video/raag-hansdhwani-live-in-edinburgh-by-pt-ajay-prasanna) ### Photo Gallery (...) ## Media Detail Related ### Video Performances (...) ## Latest videos [ Live Performance 9:20 ### Mountain Dhun by Ajay Prasanna | Live | Raga Unison at Edinburgh 7 months ago ](/en-gb/video/mountain-dhun-by-ajay-prasanna-live-raga-unison-at-edinburgh) [ Live Performance 12:32 ### Yaad Piya Ki Aaye | Ajay Prasanna | London Raga Fusion | Flute, Piano, Tabla & Ghatam | KalaSudha 7 months ago ](/en-gb/video/yaad-piya-ki-aaye-ajay-prasanna-london-raga-fusion-flute-piano-tabla-ghatam-kalasudha) [ Live Performance 8:31 ### Raag Hansdhwani Live in Edinburgh by Pt. Ajay Prasanna 9 months ago ](/en-gb/video/raag-hansdhwani-live-in-edinburgh-by-pt-ajay-prasanna) ### Photo Gallery (...) ## Media Detail Related ## About R. N. Prakash **R.N. Prakash** (also referred to as Prakash Ramachandra) is a highly respected South Indian percussionist, renowned for his virtuosic artistry on the ghatam, mridangam, and khanjira. Born and trained in South India, he moved to the UK in his thirties, where he has become a central figure in the London Carnatic music scene. He is a senior musician and educator at the **London School of Carnatic Music**, widely sought-after for his flawless accompaniment in performances across the UK and beyond. Trained under the tutelage of **Vidwan K.N. Krishnamurthy** in Bangalore, R.N. Prakash earned early recognition as an **‘A‑grade artiste’** by All India Radio—a testament to his mastery and musical excellence. His versatility extends beyond the classical repertoire: he has been featured on platforms such as the **BBC, Channel 4, and MTV**, and has collaborated in a variety of world music and fusion contexts, notably with the group **Massive Attack**, bridging Carnatic percussion with contemporary sounds. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Jayanthi Kumaresh, [Guiliano Modarelli](/artist/giuliano-modarelli), [Pandit Debasis Chakroborty](/artist/debasis-chakroborty), [Pandit Ajay Prasanna](/artist/ajay-prasanna), [Ustad Shahbaz Hussain](/artist/shahbaz-hussain), Neyveli Venkatesh, S. Varadharajan, Jyotsna Srikanth, and the violin duo Ganesh & Kumaresh. His rhythmic finesse and deep understanding of Carnatic music added a vibrant dimension to each performance, enriching the musical dialogue with his intricate and dynamic percussion artistry. Show More ## Past Performances [ View All Events ](/en-gb/events) City Norwich Date SAT, SEP 19 ### [ Norwich Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets ](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) RN [R. N. Prakash](/en-gb/artist/r-n-prakash) +3 more **St Andrew's Hall, Norwich**, United Kingdom Early Bird [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) City Bristol Date SUN, SEP 13 ### [ Bristol Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets ](/en-gb/event/bristol-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) RN [R. N. Prakash](/en-gb/artist/r-n-prakash) +3 more **Trinity Centre**, United Kingdom Early Bird [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/bristol-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) City Edinburgh Date SUN, NOV 16 ### [ Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert ](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) RN [R. N. Prakash](/en-gb/artist/r-n-prakash) +4 more **Assembly Rooms**, United Kingdom Early Bird [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) City London Date SAT, NOV 15 ### [ London Ragas Fusion: Flute, Piano, Tabla & Ghatam in Dialogue ](/en-gb/event/london-ragas-fusion-flute-piano-tabla-ghatam-in-dialogue) RN [R. N. Prakash](/en-gb/artist/r-n-prakash) +4 more **The Duke's Hall**, United Kingdom Early Bird [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/london-ragas-fusion-flute-piano-tabla-ghatam-in-dialogue) #### Pagination 1 Current page [ Page 2 ](?page=1%2C%2C0 "Go to page 2") [ Next page ](?page=1%2C%2C0 "Go to next page")