Blackstratblues | |
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 Mendonsa performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Warren Mendonsa |
| Born | 12 September 1979 Mumbai, India |
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Formerly of | Zero |
| Website | music |
Blackstratblues is a musical project of Warren Mendonsa, an Indian guitarist and composer based out of Auckland, New Zealand. Earlier Blackstratblues albums were solo efforts, and more recent releases have been group collaborations—all self-released by Mendonsa.[1] The project has published six studio albums and two live albums as of 2024.
Mendonsa previously played lead guitar in the Indian rock band Zero.[2] He is the nephew of Bollywood composer Loy Mendonsa of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy fame.[3]
- ^ "All You Need to Know About Blackstratblues' New Album 'The Last Analog Generation'". Rolling Stone India. 23 August 2017. Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "The Crisis in Indian rock". Rolling Stone India. 23 August 2015. Archived from the original on 26 August 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "In the Studio: Blackstratblues", Rollingstoneindia.com, 10 July 2012