# GHATAM’ KARTHICK, as he is called is one of the shining star artists on his captivating CLAY POT instrument. Dr.Karthick has shared the stage with almost all top artists and has been featured in many respected festivals and many recordings. Inheriting the legacy and heritage from his Great Gurus, Padmasri Sri.T.H. Vikku Vinayakram and Kalaimamani Sri. T.H.Subash Chandran. Dr.Karthick has travelled and performed all over the world. Dr Karthick also leads, conducts and orchestrates the popular ensembles HEARTBEAT incorporating innovative concepts in the fine art of melodic/rhythmic improvisations. As a Creative Composer, he has composed in various genres consisting many Tillanas, Kritis (both in Sanskrit and Tamil in rare ragas), a Pada Varnam, a Daru Varnam, Swarakshara Kriti, Ragamalika, Instrumental Orchestrations, Fusion Pieces, Devotional songs, Hymns, Romantic songs, Folk songs etc. Press and public all over the World acclaimed his innovative efforts. He has performed Jugalbandhis with a few North Indian artists. He collaborates with many international artists in various genres. He also features as a respected artiste in the Indian film industry. He performed for Composers like Ilayaraja, A.R.Rahman, Harris Jayaraj, Vidhyasagar, Bharathwaj, Vijay Antony, G.V.Prakash Kumar, C.Sathya, Jayachandran and many others, including Devotionals & Tele-serials