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Anandan Sivamani, popularly known as Drums Sivamani, is a celebrated Indian percussionist renowned for his dynamic performances and innovative use of percussion instruments. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he began drumming at the age of seven, guided by his father, S. M. Anandan, a respected drummer in the South Indian film industry. Sivamani plays a range of instruments, including drums, octoban, darbuka, udukai, ghatam, and kanjira. He has collaborated with international artists like Zakir Hussain, Billy Cobham, and Ustad Hariprasad Chaurasia, and has performed globally, including for Nelson Mandela in Cape Town. Sivamani has been honored with several awards, notably the Padma Shri in 2019 and the Kalaimamani by the Tamil Nadu government in 2009. His discography includes albums like Golden Krithis Colours (1994), Pure Silk (2000), and Mahaleela (2008).
