Project Malabaricus
Indian Music Band
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Project Malabaricus is an Indian indian rock band from Kerala formed in 2017 by popular playback singer Sithara Krishnakumar. The band has been noted for exploring socially and culturally relevant narratives through their music. They have performed at over 250 stages, globally, since their inception. The band's debut indie project Rithu has the distinction to be the first album in Malayalam mixed in Dolby Atmos.[1]
Project Malabaricus | |
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 Members (From Left): Ajay Krishnan, Midhun Paul, Vijo Job, Sithara Krishnakumar, Liboy Praisly Kripesh and Srinath Nair | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kerala, India |
| Genres | Indian rock |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Formation
Over the years Sithara Krishnakumar has collaborated with various popular musical bands in Kerala as well as collaborated in many stage shows, which include international shows as well. In 2014, she formed a musical band Eastraga, which focuses on a mix of female-oriented songs backed by a team of renowned musicians.[2] Following a series of successful performances and covers with Eastraga, Sithara formed Project Malabaricus in 2017 with Liboy Praisly Kripesh to explore the horizons her interest in folk and fusion. Project Malabaricus, the 6 member band, is an independent venture that features contemporarised folk and classical songs. Collaborating with popular lyricists in the Malayalam music industry, Project Malabaricus releases originals that also explore various pertinent narratives such as women empowerment, Malabar folklore, environmental conservation, human resilience and cultural diversity. The band debuted with their album Rithu as Music Mojo Originals.[citation needed]
Members
- Sithara Krishnakumar – Lead vocalist & founder
- Srinath Nair – Keyboard & vocals
- Liboy Praisly Kripesh – Rhythm guitar & founder
- Ajay Krishnan – Bass guitar
- Vijo Job – Lead guitar
- Midhun Paul – Drums
Notable Discography
| Year | Song | Lyricist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rithu | B K Harinarayanan | Music Mojo Original |
| 2018 | Iniyenthinu | Manu Manjith | Music Mojo Original |
| 2019 | Arutharuthu | B K Harinarayanan |
Debut Project named Rithu. |
| Pilleranu[6] | |||
| Chaayapattu[7] | Muhsin Parari | ||
| 2020 | Viswamake | Manu Manjith |
COVID-19 Lock Down Project. |
| 2021 | Kurayunilla | Kabir Ibrahim |
Thodi project |
| Paribhavam | |||
| 2023 | Mohabbat | Malayalam by B K Harinarayanan | |
| Tamil by Sangeeth Ravindran | |||
| Onam Thiruvonam[14] | B K Harinarayanan | ||
| 2024 | Bhagavathi | Dr. Sajish M |