Swarathma
Indian folk-fusion band
Swarathma (Kannada:ಸ್ವರಾತ್ಮ) is a Bangalore (India)-based Indian Folk/fusion band. The current line-up features Vasu Dixit (vocals and rhythm guitar), Varun Murali (guitar and vocals), Sanjeev Nayak (violin and vocals) and Jishnu Dasgupta (bass guitar and vocals). The band's sound draws from Indian Folk and Classical Music, blending it with Western sounds like Blues rock and Reggae. Their lyrics are inspired by personal journeys as well as social and political themes.
Swarathma has released three full-length studio albums, the self-titled Swarathma (2009), Topiwalleh (2012) and Raah-e-Fakira (2018) as well as several singles and music videos. They were featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine's India edition as well on their list of 25 Hottest Indian Bands. They swept the annual Jack Daniels Indian Rock Awards 2009, winning Band, Song and Album of the Year. They have toured Morocco, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore and are one of India's biggest folk rock bands.
History
Formation and early years
Swarathma was formed in 2002 in Mysore when vocalist and songwriter Vasu Dixit met Abhinanth Kumar on guitars with the objective of creating original music. Joined by K J Pavan on percussions and Arjun on the violin, they were the original line-up.
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