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.
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. 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.
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 +YearSongLyricistNotes2017RithuB K HarinarayananMusic Mojo Original2018IniyenthinuManu ManjithMusic Mojo Original2019ArutharuthuB K HarinarayananDebut Project named Rithu. First Songs in Malayalam to be mixed on Dolby Atmos.PilleranuChaayapattuMuhsin Parari2020ViswamakeManu ManjithCOVID-19 Lock Down Project.Also known as Song of Valor.2021KurayunillaKabir IbrahimThodi projectParibhavam2023MohabbatMalayalam by B K HarinarayananBilingual SongTamil by Sangeeth RavindranOnam ThiruvonamB K Harinarayanan2024BhagavathiDr. Sajish M
Notable Shows Dubai Expo 2020 Indiegaga Music Festival 2019 South Side Story music Festival 2022 & 2023 Kochi Biennale Closing Ceremony 2023 High on music - USA, Canada, Australia, Uk, Ireland Urdu Festival International Indie Music Festival Kovalam 2022
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