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Karthick Iyer
ContemporaryViolinist, singer, composer, and bandleader
Biography
Karthick Iyer is a Chennai-based composer, singer, and violinist who began with traditional Carnatic training and then moved into collaborative and independent music.
His band project IndoSoul was formed to explore Indian and western musical crossings without losing the spiritual and melodic depth of classical roots.
He has performed with artists and projects including A. R. Rahman, Susheela Raman, Raghu Dixit, and Vikku Vinayakram, and his work keeps Carnatic violin visible in contemporary band settings.
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Highlights
- Founder and front-line violinist of IndoSoul
- Bridges Carnatic music with rock, pop, and progressive influences
- Has collaborated and toured with major Indian and international artists