Nithya Rajendran is a dual Indian Classical vocalist in Hindustani and Carnatic music with over 3 decades training. She is founder and curator of Music Vruksh, an initiative to spread awareness
Answered by VARUN RAJPUT(VR) COMPOSER, VOCALIST, GUITAR PLAYER & FOUNDER, ANTARIKSH Congratulations on your big win at the start of the year. Tell us how your collaboration with the legendary
Tell us about your formal music training and how it helped you I learnt Carnatic music and western classical piano as a child. Piano from age 5 to 15 and
How would you describe your sound? Rooted in its Indianness but also very modern and futuristic. Tell us about the Gully Boy track “India 91” I had released a song
How did you first decide to pick up the Ghatam? I was fond of percussion from my childhood. I used to accompany my sister’s vocal on tableas my instrument. I
Tell us how your started your musical endeavor and how it was to move from a different country and start afresh Having been born into a very musical household, my journey
Tell us your process of making music When it comes to creating a record, inspiration is key. A unique vocal melody could inspire production or vice versa. Our approach, from
What are some stereotypes attached to you or your music that are completely untrue? That I’m a lover of the instrument of guitar. Musical instruments, and equipment in general, bore
Why Bolly Jazz? What was the inspiration behind it? Nikhil Mawkin (band director and founder), had ear fatigue with DJs playing remixed versions of Old Hindi film songs. And so,
How did your journey as a musician begin? I was first introduced to music by my father, who was a fabulous gospel singer. I eventually ended up playing the keys
You’re a band that plays a plethora of genres. How do you manage to stick to specific sounds that the genre demands? We’re an 8 piece band and all of
How would you describe your songwriting process? I write about the things that inspire me and the songwriting process is usually lyrics first.I’ve been writing for over 8 years now,
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