Artist: Shilpa Ananth ft Beatbox Ray  / Duo 

Genre: Soul | Jazz | Pop | Electronic

ABOUT Shilpa Ananth: 

Shilpa Ananth is an Indian vocalist, songwriter, and performing artist based between the US, and the UAE. With a unique sound that fuses the dreamy landscapes of South India with Soul, Jazz, and Electronic influences, Shilpa brings together 3 of the oldest Indian languages - Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi - with English, creating art that transcends borders and cultures. After graduating with honors from Berklee College of Music, and releasing a successful debut EP 'Indian Soul', Shilpa has recorded and performed with Grammy award-winning composers, A.R.Rahman, Bobby McFerrin, Bill Whalen, Chandrika Tandon, and Javier Limon's 'Original Quartet'. She has also toured extensively with Serbian female vocal group 'ROSA', The Berklee Indian Ensemble, Women of the World, and the 'Bollywood Boulevard’ musical production, performing at several prestigious venues around the US such as Boston Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Apollo Theatre, NJPAC, Wolf Trap, and The John F. Kennedy Center, to name a few. Shilpa is a featured vocalist on the recently Grammy-nominated album 'ONA' by Thana Alexa, as well as an awardee of the title ’Best Independent Artist’ at the Blue Rhymez Entertainment Honorary Awards 2020. She is also a recipient of both the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Women’s Fund for Media, Music, and Theatre 2020, as well as the Music Grantee 2020, for the Café Royal Cultural Foundation, New York. Shilpa is currently finishing up her second EP of original music titled 'Reproduction', set to release in fall 2023.

ABOUT Beatbox Ray:

Introducing Beatbox Ray, the UAE Champion Beatboxer and Multi-Instrumentalist Musician, who has taken the music scene by storm with his electrifying performances and unmatched skills. With over 13 years of experience in music production and live performance, Beatbox Ray has become a household name in the UAE, thrilling audiences with his captivating beatboxing, soulful signature style, and impeccable musicianship. Having composed original music for advertisements and performed live for events across the UAE, Beatbox Ray has a diverse range of experience that has helped him develop a unique style that seamlessly blends various genres and influences. His talent and versatility have even led him to share the stage with celebrity musicians like Nancy Ajram, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, and many more. Beyond his impressive live performances and collaborations, Beatbox Ray is also an expert in beatboxing and live looping. His passion for music and dedication to his craft have inspired him to share his knowledge and skills with others through his dynamic beatboxing and live looping workshops. With his unparalleled talent, infectious energy, and commitment to sharing his knowledge and passion for music with others, Beatbox Ray is a true inspiration and a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Whether performing on stage, leading a workshop, or collaborating with other artists, Beatbox Ray continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in music and inspire the next generation of musicians and beatboxers.