Core Artist / Curator
Swarupa Ananth - Founder / Percussion
Percussionist, composer and producer Swarupa Ananth created Women Who Drum as a platform for women rhythm artists to collaborate, experiment and perform together. Each edition of the ensemble brings together a different combination of musicians.
Featured Artists
Amirthavarshini Manishankar | Thavil
Amirthavarshini Manishankar | Thavil
Amirthavarshini Manishankar | Thavil
A dynamic young thavil artist carrying forward the powerful South Indian temple percussion tradition.
Charu Hariharan | Multi Percussion
Amirthavarshini Manishankar | Thavil
Amirthavarshini Manishankar | Thavil
Rooted in South Indian rhythm and active across contemporary music, Charu Hariharan brings dynamic rhythmic textures to the ensemble.
Hamta Baghi | Duff
Amirthavarshini Manishankar | Thavil
Mukta Raste | Tabla
An Iranian percussionist specialising in frame drums and traditional duff, bringing powerful rhythmic textures to the ensemble.
Mukta Raste | Tabla
Amirthavarshini Manishankar | Thavil
Mukta Raste | Tabla
A tabla artist trained in Hindustani classical rhythm, known for her clarity, sensitivity and rhythmic dialogue.
Nush Lewis | Harp
Shalini Mohan | Bass
Pooja Devi | Bass
One of India’s leading harpists, Nush Lewis blends classical technique with contemporary soundscapes.
Pooja Devi | Bass
Shalini Mohan | Bass
Pooja Devi | Bass
A bassist active in contemporary and live performance spaces, contributing groove and low-end depth to the collective sound.
Shalini Mohan | Bass
Shalini Mohan | Bass
Shalini Mohan | Bass
A versatile bassist known for her work across contemporary music and collaborative performance projects.