Devarshi Kar - Sela Percussion

Sela Cajon is a big part of my percussion journey so far. I fell in love with the gold Sela Varios 7 years ago and it's been my first love ever since. I have played my Varios in all sorts of musical events possible and I have lived some of my best days sitting on it. The Sela instruments are more than what they seem on the store. Each of these instruments are a journey which is magical and adventurous. The colours of the tapas really pop out and add flavour to the beats of the percussionists and the traverse adds a perfect snare note that is crisp and precise. Sela Percussion has an amazing range of Cajons and each of them have a life of their own. You can't just play a Sela cajon, you got to tame it!

Devarshi started his music journey at a very young age under the tutelage of Late Pandit Sankar Ghosh, with the renowned Indian percussion instrument, the Tabla. Moved away from the tabla after his Guru passed away and immersed himself in the sounds of the Cajon, Djembe used in the diverse genres of music across the world. One of his early works is a video on YouTube called “Revolt”.

Devarshi is involved in street plays and dramas with various Kolkata groups for many years. Worked in a few films – one of which, “Opekkha” – a silent film, is being screened at music festivals. He has also worked both as an Actor and percussionist in a few other films and TV serials. One of those movies is awaiting release.

While in college, Devarshi worked on a TV documentary on the river Ganga with a renowned artist. He has also a published documentary video on the Cajon (The Rhythm of Life).

Self taught on the Cajon, which was gifted to him by his parents, He spent next 7 years exploring the cajon while taking inspirations from world renowned Cajon Artists like Hakim Ludin, Jorge Perez, Daddi Bahmani, Kalani Das, Ross McCullum and the likes.

He is also a drum circle curator and his well know for his street performances.

Currently writing a book on the basics and exploration of the cajon.