The band gained recognition for its cosmic progressive, all-percussion style, fusing Asian ethnic rhythms with Western jazz.

The group released a self-titled album, Asiabeat Project in 1983, and followed it up with Dare to Dream (1984), Drumusique (1993), Monsoon (1994), and after a long break, Akar (2021).

[1][4][8] Pragasam's influence extended globally through collaborations with world-renowned artists such as Bob James, Nathan East, and John Kaizan Neptune.

[2][9][10] He traveled to the United States on a Fulbright scholarship in the early 1990s, where he studied Southeast Asian and World music.

[11] Pragasam also composed music for advertising jingles including the Petronas Deepavali commercials titled Duelling Massuers.