Rooted in the ancient temple songs of South India, and the classical Carnatic music form, Krishna’s Temple-rock has developed its own unique blend of contemporary Indian music. Created by Krishna Kumar, the band is one of India’s most progressive music groups, fusing traditional south Indian melodies with Rock, Blues and Jazz elements. Highly skilled musicians from 3 different nations combined with Krishna’s charisma makes Krishna’s Temple-rock a very special band on the World Music scene. The band’s vibrant synthesis of Carnatic and Western music has already captured legions of fans in India.
Krishna Kumar (Vocals, Kanjeera, Band leader) is heir to a long music and dance tradition. His voice, expressing the wide repertoire of Carnatic music, has been described as “divinely inspired”. Krishna’s earlier explorations of fusing Carnatic with Western popular music, inspired him to start Krishna’s Temple-rock, which he calls “an experiment into the unity of music”. Krishna is settled in Pondicherry, South India, where he runs a dance and music school.
Matt Littlewood (Saxophone) Originally from the U.K., Matt studied western classical music in Exeter, England. For the past 10 years he has been very active on the Indian jazz scene, and has performed with various groups at all major venues and festivals in India and abroad.
Aman Mahajan (Keyboard) A graduate of the Berklee College of Music (Boston), Mahajan is widely influenced by jazz, blues, electronic music and folk music from Africa, India and the American continents. He has worked with musicians from all over the world in a plethora of musical idioms.
Vijii Cheyur (Electric Guitar) A stage performer from the age of 11, Vijii combines in his playing his classical music training from the Trinity College of Music, with his experience of playing Rock, Pop and Jazz in various bands. He is very much in demand for his talent and originality.
Sowri Rajan (Thavil) is the son of famous Thavil Master S.Jayajendran. He has accompanied various artists in India and abroad, like L. Subramaniam, M.S. Gopalakrishnan, John Mc Laughlin, Trilok Gurtu and many more. Presently he is teaching south Indian drums at the Music College in Cuddalore.
Misho M’ba (Bass Guitar) is a versatile bass player and has worked with many renowned musicians and performed around the world. Settled today in Pondicherry, he is regularly performing and recording with different musicians all over India.
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