Hamsika Iyer (born 12 April 1972) is an Indian singer based in Mumbai. She is a regular voice with ad world jingles and Marathi tele-serials, and has sung songs in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali movies.[1]

Hamsika Iyer
Born (1972-04-12) 12 April 1972 (age 52)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
OriginMumbai, Maharashtra, India
GenresPlayback singing, jingles, Carnatic music, Hindustani music, world music
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1996–present

International collaborations and tours edit

  • Hamsika is the Indian vocalist for Prem Joshua's 2014 album Kashi.[2]
  • Hamsika is a performer for the international band Juno Reactor since 2012.[3]
  • In August 2012, Hamsika performed with musician Aamir John Hadad's band Zoobazar in Valencia, España.
  • November 2011, Hamsika was featured along with the Rajagopalan Quartet at UrbanFOLK Bangalore.[4]
  • In September 2011, Hamsika sang "Chammak Challo" with Akon for the film Ra.One.[5]

Discography edit

She has also sung songs with the band 3 Brothers & a Violin for the Karadi Tales audio book series for kids.

Concerts edit

  • Juno Reactor, Tours of 2012
Venue: Asia Tour (Japan), Middle East Tour (Jerusalem), Kubana Festival Russia[9][10]
  • Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet – November 2011
Venue: UrbanFolk Bangalore
Vivek Rajagopalan is a percussionist and musician based in Mumbai. This concert was sponsored by Taj Vivanta.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ "Hamsika bags award for Kannada film". Times of India. 12 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Transglobal and versatile Indian music". World Music Central.org. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Ben Watkins Reloaded". Bangalore Mirror. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  4. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6A7bk6K_0 Vivek
  5. ^ "Chammak Challo singer to perform in Dubai". Khaleej Times. 22 February 2016.
  6. ^ Spirit and Spice
  7. ^ Sunder Mazhe Ghar
  8. ^ PRI.org
  9. ^ Juno Reactor
  10. ^ Japan Tour
  11. ^ Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet