Hari & Sukhmani
About
Hari Sukhmani, the duo has been creating a fresh & eclectic sound, fusing Punjabi folk music with ambient electronica, representing their spirit. They are known to incorporate elements from Sufi poetry of Bulle Shah, Baba Farid, Kabir and Shah Hussain in their compositions.
Sukhmani Malik, a trained Hindustani classical vocalist & performer, & Hari Singh, a multifaceted producer, vocalist & audio engineer have been globetrotting as a band since 2009.
The band has appeared on various TV shows & Radio broadcasts like BBC Radio UK, Star World’s ‘The Dewarists’, ‘Coke Studio’ on MTV, Fox Traveller’s ‘Sound Trek’, Tehelka Music Project, and many more. They even appeared on the Netflix show ‘The Big Day’.
The band has collaborated with artists such as Noori, Arshad Khan, Thu Le, Trilok Gurtu, Fakhruddin Ghaffari & Earthstage, allowing their music to spread across various platforms, genres & audiences.
The music they make comes right from their hearts. They started their project to bring folklore from Punjab to younger generations as they combined their roots to create the iconic traditional Punjabi folk music.
The duo’s regular appearances on TV shows and Radio broadcasts have made them a popular act among diverse audiences. They have not only become an integral part of India’s indie music community but also the big fat Indian wedding industry.
