Suraj Mani
Musical artist
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Suraj Mani is an Indian rock musician, poet, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band Motherjane.[1] Associated with India's indie rock music, he has performed with various bands including Thaikkudam Bridge,[2] Indian Ocean, Shubha Mudgal, Indus Creed, Megadeth,[1] Opeth,[1] Third Eye Blind, and Mr. Big.
Also known asSinging Sensei
Born
30 August 1972
Suraj Mani
30 August 1972
OriginThangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering
GenresRock
Suraj Mani | |
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Mani performing at Mojo Rising, Kochi, 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Singing Sensei |
| Born | Suraj Mani 30 August 1972 |
| Origin | Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | Mechanical engineer, musician, poet, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label | Aum i Artistes |
| Website | https://www.surajmani.in/ |
He is the founder and vocalist of the band Suraj Mani and The Tattva Trip (SMATTT).[2] He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam.[3][4] In addition to his music career, he is the founder and CEO of Suraj Mani Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,[5] an HVAC firm, and has also established Aum I Artistes[2] and the Aum I Art Foundation.[6]
Albums and releases
- Insane Biography: Motherjane, 2002. Produced by Aum I Artistes, this album received many national awards.[citation needed] Songs from the album include "Mindstreet," "Soul Corporation," "Questions," and "Disillusioned".
- Maktub: Motherjane, 2008. Produced by Aum I Artistes, this album won many national and international awards.[citation needed] Songs from the album include "Chasing the Sun," "Fields of Sound," "Broken," "Maktub," and "Karmic Steps".
- The Tattva Trip: Suraj Mani, 2012. Produced by Aum I Artistes, this album was Suraj Mani's first solo work. The release included an artwork and story line that inspired his journey as an artist. Songs from the album include "Tribes of Babel," "Whole," "The Gift," "Rise Up," and "The Tattva Trip".
- In April 2020, Mani released the single "I am Fine".[7]
- In June 2020, Mani released a four-song EP, titled "Rinse and Repeat".[8]
Awards and recognition
- Best Rock Vocalist in Asia – AVIMA 2010 The World's Largest Indie Awards
- Best Singer – The Jack Daniels Rock Awards 2008–2009[9]
- Best Singer/Songwriter – The Leon Ireland Award 2008–2009[10]
- Best Album Art (The Tattva Trip) – The Jack Daniel Rock Awards 2014[11]
- Best Rock Album (Maktub) – Rolling Stone Magazine[12] 2008, Unwind Awards 2008