Cross-Cultural & Experimental Musical Fusions
When Kannada poetry meets electronic cello and modern beats, boundaries dissolve. Explore my collaborative musical journeys where ancient roots find a new global voice.
A promotional shot with Andi Otto for our European tour. Our collaboration is a constant exploration of how Kannada poetry can find a new voice alongside his experimental cello.
With my collaborator Andi Otto. We were getting ready to perform our new album at the Alien Disko Festival in Munich, Germany.
A clip from our live performance of 'Prayer To The Cloud' at Nachtasyl in Hamburg. This song is a perfect example of our fusion of Kannada poetry and electronic soundscapes.
Performing with Andi Otto in Turin, Italy. The reflective stage floor created a beautiful, almost surreal atmosphere for our concert.
A view from the audience during our show with Andi Otto. The blend of his cello and my vocals, bathed in blue and red light, creates a unique mood.
The poster for our concert at Bangalore Creative Circus. Our performances combine live versions of our studio tracks with free improvisations, making each show a unique experience.
An invitation to my concert 'Kayaka' with the amazing Bruce Lee Mani of the band Thermal and a Quarter. We worked on blending ancient Vachana poetry with modern, progressive music.
Performing the premiere show of ‘Cartography’ with Vishnu R at the NLighten conference in Kochi. This piece was a musical exploration of maps, journeys, and identity.
My artist pass for the NLighten conference in Kochi, where we premiered 'Cartography'. It's always exciting to present a new conceptual piece.
A jam session with the 'navtarist' Vishnu R, as we were developing the music for 'Cartography'. This is where the creative process begins.
About Cross-Cultural & Experimental Fusions
Bringing these sounds to life requires careful alchemy. Whether it is using Andi Otto's sensor-extended 'Fello' cello or collaborating with instrumentalists from Berlin to Bengaluru, our rehearsals are less about fixed scores and more about free improvisation. We build these sets to be living, breathing conversations, which means the setup for a cross-cultural fusion show needs significant sound-check time to balance acoustic poetry with complex electronic layers.
Finding Common Ground
My journey into experimental fusion is not just about mixing genres—it is about finding the thread that connects Kannada Bhavageethe and Vachanas to global electronic soundscapes. When I perform with collaborators like Andi Otto, we are not just playing tracks; we are building a bridge between centuries-old poetry and contemporary textures.
The Technical Side of Fusion
These shows are technically nuanced. We are not just plugging in; we are creating an ecosystem. Andi’s 'Fello'—a sensor-extended cello bow—responds in real-time to the music, requiring a specific sound engineering setup to ensure the electronic layers do not drown out the delicacy of the spoken word. We often travel with specialized gear and require dedicated sound-check time to ensure the acoustic resonance of the vocals complements the synthesized beats.
Why Collaboration Matters
I firmly believe art is a team effort. From premiering 'Cartography' with navtarist Vishnu R in Kochi to touring Europe with electronic producers, my work thrives on shared spaces. Every concert is a unique event, improvised and reactive to the audience's energy. If you are looking for a performance that feels less like a standard concert and more like a shared discovery, let us talk about what we can create together.
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