Suma Rani

About

I live and breathe music – it’s how I connect with people and tell stories. Every project is a chance to make something honest and beautiful, whether it’s a tiny idea or a big, ambitious album.

My Experience

• Trained under Pandit N V Gopinath
• Featured sitar artist on the Grammy-nominated ‘Divine Tides’ (with Stewart Copeland & Ricky Kej)
• Regularly collaborate with Ricky Kej and perform with artists from everywhere – stage and studio both
• My approach is all about listening, blending, and building something that feels true to your vision

What I Offer

• Sitar & mandolin session recordings – I can record in Bangalore or remotely
• Experience with film music (Bollywood, Kannada, Tamil covers), Indian classical, fusion, and devotional tracks
• I love full-length projects, soundtracks, and anything that lets me help shape a full soundscape (soundtrack sitar artist is something I’m often called for)
• Cross-genre music collab comes naturally to me, not just classical – I genuinely enjoy new sounds

For Fellow Kannadigas

Sirigannadam gelge! (Let Kannada thrive!) Projects that celebrate our language and music are close to my heart.

I’m based in Bangalore but happy to travel if the project calls for it. If you want that Indian classical fusion collaboration or just want to explore new textures, I’m game.