Noted tabla artiste Umesh Moghe will launch ‘Gen Z Grooves’, a state-level series of workshops to train young percussionists, on Monday (December 22) at Pookkad Kalalayam near Koyilanda in Kozhikode district. Designed by aspiring percussionist Arjun Kaliprasad, the project will give an opportunity to more than 30 students in Kozhikode district on the launch day.
Renowned percussionists from various states will conduct the upcoming district-level workshops in Kerala, culminating in Thiruvananthapuram in December 2026. Students who attend the masterclasses in the intensive workshops will get an opportunity to connect with leading artists in the field and explore opportunities for various scholarships.
According to the organizers, eminent artistes and tabla trainers will also be invited and felicitated during the district-level workshops to popularize the art among the youth. Veteran tabla artiste and coach Sivadas Chemanchery will be felicitated on Monday, they said.
Published – 21 Dec 2025 19:04 IST
