Karnataka (band)

Karnataka
Karnataka in 2022
Karnataka in 2022
Background information
OriginSwansea, Wales
GenresProgressive rock
Years active1997–2004, 2005-present
LabelsImmrama (Independent)
MembersIan Jones
Luke Machin
Sertari
Rob Wilsher
Jack Summerfield
Past membersPaul Davies
Jonathan Edwards
Gavin Griffiths
Rachel Jones
Anne-Marie Helder
Gonzalo Carrera
Bob Dalton
Nick May
Lisa Fury
Louie Palmer
Enrico Pinna
Ian Harris
Colin Mold
Hayley Griffiths
Cagri Tozluoglu
Matt McDonough
Jimmy Pallagrosi
Filippo Galli
Chris Allan
WebsiteOfficial website

Karnataka are a Welsh progressive rock band formed in 1997 by Ian Jones (bass/acoustic guitar), Jonathan Edwards (keyboards) and Rachel Jones (vocals). The band started as a project to record songs in Ian's home studio, that had been written and performed by Jonathan, Rachel and Ian in earlier bands. The project was augmented by additional musicians, Paul Davies (electric guitars) and Gavin Griffiths (drums), who had played with other members of Karnataka in earlier bands. At the end of the recording the decision was made to continue the project as a band. The name Karnataka was chosen by the band, from a suggestion by Ian, following his trips to that state of India.