B R Somashekar Jois is the most sought after, highly respected and much-admired Konnakkol performer from India, with followers all over the world. He is known for enthralling audiences with melodious renditions, intricate and complex patterns, clarity combined with unmatched speeds, all loaded in his unique vocal timbre.

Somashekar Jois has gained distinction as the only main stream Konnakkol artist, dedicated wholly to the art form. Perhaps he is the only Konnakkol artist to prominently accompany Carnatic Vocal concerts and has ensured through his maverick performances that Konnakkol is one of the most desired accompaniments to Carnatic Instrumental recitals. His innovative techniques have helped Instrumental & Percussive ensembles gain a distinct flavor. It is his passionate delivery that has catapulted his career as a Solo Artist into the International Arena. Somashekar Jois has researched deeply and committedly strives hard to spread awareness & appreciation about the art form through his attractive Lectures, Demonstrations & Workshops. He is also to be credited with creative ways of approaching Konnakkol through digital platforms & social media.

Apart from being the front runner of Konnakkol Arts, Somashekar Jois is a successful Media Professional, Radio Trainer, Audio Engineer, Music Composer-Programmer, Mridangam Artist, Vocalist and Theatre Personality. Inspite of his immensely successful career in Radio, he quit his lucrative job to pursue his dreams & vision of reinstating Konnakkol into its past glory.