A. Ananda Srihari, with an M.A. in Music and an M.B.A., is a Mridangam artist and researcher in Rhythmology, Indian Musical Instruments, & Carnatic Music. A CCRT Scholarship recipient & AIR Competition 1st Prize winner -‘B’ grade. He holds an A grade in Mridangam (AIR) and has received awards like Vaayidya Ratna, Swaralaya, etc. He has toured internationally since 2004, accompanying legends like Vempati.C.Satyam & M. Balamurali etc & his Research is in Evolution and Transformation of Mridangam.