Samrat Kakkeri

Samrat Kakkeri comes from a long line of musicians and has devoted his life to the art of Tabla. He inherited his talent from his father Pundit Mohan Rao Kakkeri who was also his first teacher. He is considered a child prodigy who has received acclaim as an accomplished tabla player (drummer) from early age. He has performed both as a solo artist and accompanying artist all over India and across the United States.

Samrat started his training at an early age of five beginning practice as early as 4 in the morning. He strongly believes in the importance of Guru Bhakti (devotion) and Riyaz (practicing). His routine of rigorous practice has led to many awards and accolades.
In 2009 Samrat Played at the Mahatma Gandhi center for former President Jimmy carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

He also had the great honor of playing at the Smithsonian Museum for President Obama’s inauguration in that same year.

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