“veteran Thamate player, percussion folk

instrument from Old Mysore region”

Thamaṭeya Tande (Father of Thamata)



• Veteran Thamate exponent from

Chikkaballapur, working tirelessly towards the preservation and promotion of the folk instrument Thamate

• Thamate is a percussion instrument (hand drum) from Old Mysore region

• Leads artists showcasing the traditional

instrument across the state & nation

• Started playing Thamate at age 16, and now trains young and upcoming artists, despite the social stigma attached to it

Padma Shri | Art (Folk Music) | Karnataka | 72 Yrs