Vocalist. Composer. Sound Artist.

I am a vocalist, composer, and interdisciplinary artist whose practice explores the intersections of South Indian classical music, contemporary sound art, ecological consciousness, and cross-cultural collaboration. Rooted in the Carnatic vocal tradition, I expand this lineage through improvisation, extended vocal techniques, electronic processing, and immersive sound environments. My work embraces listening as a generative method — a way of encountering the world’s complexities, from its emotional landscapes to its environmental changes.

As Artistic Director of Manasamitra, a UK-based organisation committed to inclusive and innovative sonic practice, I have created and toured projects internationally across Norway, Iceland, Germany, India, Portugal, Cambodia, Australia, and the UK. My performances and commissions have appeared at the Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, Kew Gardens, and the Glasshouse International Centre for Music. My work often emerges from dialogues with diverse collaborators — experimental vocalists, sound designers, composers, filmmakers, academics, and community practitioners.

In recent years, my artistic inquiry has increasingly focused on environmental themes. Meltwater (2019) responded to the climate crisis by translating the sonics of melting polar ice into a musical and emotional narrative. Other Voices explored the ethical dimensions of listening to non-human life, inspired by philosophical perspectives on interspecies justice. These works deepen my interest in the relationships between sound, ecology, and human responsibility.

As an artist of South Indian heritage working in global contemporary contexts, I am committed to bridging cultural, scientific, and philosophical frameworks.

In June 2024 I was awarded a British Empire Medal as part of the Kings Honours list in recognition for my services to music.