K-POP ICON
Park Min-jun better known by his stage name Aoora (아우라), is a South Korean artist who wears many hats—singer, rapper, composer, songwriter, and producer. With a genre-spanning repertoire that includes R&B, dance, indie, electronic, rap, and hip-hop, Aoora has established himself as a creative force in the K-pop industry.
Aoora was a member of the boy groups AA (Double A) and COMSMAN, and he continues to innovate as one half of the duo Trophy Cat. Over the years, Aoora has released a string of digital singles, including fan favorites like "Vanilla Sky," "#Can`tStop," and "Body Talk."
Beyond his solo work, Aoora has collaborated with various artists, including his hit tracks "Morning Noon Evening" with Hoik and the recent "Yeh Sham Mastani (Pop Version)" with FRIDAYYY. His multilingual music has captured the imagination of many which includes the popular Malayali folk song – Dhithi tara.
ALTERNATIVE MALAYALAM ROCK
True to their name, Avial (a mixed-vegetable delicacy) blends Malayalam Poetry with Contemporary Alternative Rock Music. formed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India in 2003, Avial blends elements of Indie Rock and Folk Music underlying an electronic feel.
Avial’s music has overcome language barriers not only in India but is also drawing fans across the sub-continent and the globe. Fetching a great name for them selves, Avial is one of the most sought after Indian bands today, transcending genres, justifying the term “Alternative Malayalam Rock”.
Despite language differences in and outside of India, they continue to receive overwhelming responses, evident in the huge turnouts wherever they play.
A Blend of Blues funk & Rock
Rudy and the Kool Kats is a dynamic and talented musical ensemble founded by Rudy Wallang, one of the greatest and most influential blues musicians in India. Their soulful blues melodies, gritty rock vibes, and powerful stage presence make them a standout band. They have a distinctive sound that combines classic blues with modern rock influences, creating a unique musical experience.
THE MUSICAL TRIBAL WARRIORS
Sound from the hills is a Cultural Society for Performing Arts and Music, founded in 2016 by Hs Lalruatliana (Booma), Rothangliana, and Frederick Lalduhawma as a musical trio. Today the performing ensemble includes the flagrant ‘Lily Veng Cultural and Drama Club’ for Visual presentations, and has featured Artistes like G’nie, Sucheta Bhattarcharjee, Rahi Sayeed Umair etc.
The Society aims to showcase and perform a presentation of the rich cultural heritage of Mizoram and the states of North East India as a collaborative effort through music, dance, and drama producing an entertaining showcase of our folk heritage with modern production. Having worked on Folk Fusion for the past 2 years, Sound From The Hills released a sonic and visual behemoth in the musical drama entitled “Liandoa te Unau” on the 12th of January 2021 in collaboration with Zonet Cable TV Pvt. Ltd. The release was well received and featured a glimpse of what the Society produces- and amalgamation of Folk Music presented with a twist. It narrates not only the fabled story of Liandoa and his brother, but also consisted of songs that were sung in the days of old.
Their music isn’t just a collection of sounds; it’s an emotional journey, a reflection of their experiences, and a testament to their roots.
ENTHRALLING MALAYALAM POP SINGER
Sreenath Bhasi is an Indian actor, disco jockey, Video Jockey and singer who works in Malayalam films. He gained recognition in the film Da Thadiya and has been featured in numerous films. He has gained immense popularity as a pop singer drawing many a crowd.
Bhasi's music is an expression of his intense love for Pop music as well as his Indian heritage, which he skilfully incorporates into his musical compositions. His music is an eclectic blend of modern Pop sounds, traditional Indian instruments, and lyrics that are reflective of the human condition.
Bhasi is one of the most interesting and brilliant performers in the Indian Pop music market right now because of his music, which is a tribute to his innovations and capacity for personal connection with fans.
