“I have been a drummer since the time I was in my mother’s womb, I matched the beats of her heart,” announces percussionist Sivamani. We’ll believe.

The artist, who is known for his magic with different styles of drums will be performing in the city today, at Vandan, a tribute concert for Pandit Prabhakar Chary. The event will see several big names as part of its line-up which includes Jazz great Louiz Banks, Sheldon D’Silva on bass, Ravi Chary on sitar and famous percussionist Trilok Gurtu.