Swarathma ಸ್ವರಾತ್ಮ | |
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 Swarathma Press Photo 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Mysore and Bangalore, India. |
| Genres | Indian Folk/Fusion |
| Years active | 2002 - present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | Vasu Dixit K J Pavan Sanjeev Nayak Jishnu Dasgupta Varun Murali Joel Milan Baptist |
| Past members | Abhinanth Kumar Arjun Dheeraj Joseph Montry Manuel |
| Website | http://www.swarathma.com |
Swarathma (Kannada:ಸ್ವರಾತ್ಮ) is a Bangalore (India)-based Indian Folk/fusion band. The current line-up features Vasu Dixit (vocals and rhythm guitar), K J Pavan (percussion and vocals), Varun Murali (guitar and vocals), Sanjeev Nayak (violin and vocals), Jishnu Dasgupta (bass guitar and vocals) and Joel Milan Baptist (drums). 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 two full-length studio albums, the self-titled Swarathma (2009) and Topiwalleh (2012) 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.[1][2] They swept the annual Jack Daniels Indian Rock Awards 2009, winning Band, Song and Album of the Year.[3] They have toured Morocco, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore and are one of India's biggest folk rock bands.[4][5][6]
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- ^ "SWARATHMA LAUNCHES SECOND ALBUM TOPIWALLEH". ThisWeekBangalore. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
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- ^ "Most popular fusion bands in India". Retrieved 4 November 2016.