Jaimin Rajani (born on 30 June 1991 in

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) is a singer-songwriter from

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, India. He writes songs in the traditions of

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and

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music.

Discography

Albums

*Cutting Loose (2022)

Cutting Loose (2022)

His debut album, ‘Cutting Loose’ comprises fourteen

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s about conflicts, disappointment and departure. The album features an ensemble of Indian musicians, such as Arka Chakraborty (pianist), Subharaj Ghosh (

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), Arjun Chakraborty (drummer), Ralph Pais (

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), Deepak Castelino,

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(of Indian Ocean), and American bluegrass artistes Patrick Fitzsimons and Billy Cardine (of The Biscuit Burners). In

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, filmmaker

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describes 'Cutting Loose' as "India's finest-ever album of original English songs". It was titled 'The Best Rock Album of the Year' at ''Clef Music Awards 2022''. Later in 2024, Jaimin was honoured as Lyricist of the Year at the Clef Music Awards. In addition to being critically acclaimed, the album and its individual tracks have been highly praised by illustrious artists like

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and

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=Track listing

Singles

*"Techno Girl" (2025) *"Seven Sins" (2024) *"Can't Get Away ft. The Bluegrass Journeymen" (2024) *"No Vices" (2024) *"She's Running Late" (2022) *"One More Night" (2022) *"I'm Going Solo" (2022) *"She" (2022) *"Bucket of Pain" (2022)

Filmography

If Not for You (2019)

In 2019, Jaimin made a documentary titled ''If Not for You'' narrated by veteran actor

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, on how American musician,

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inspired notable Indian artists such as

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, Purna Das Baul,

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, Susmit Bose, Arko Mukhaerjee, Miti Adhikari (of BBC Maida Vale Studios), Nondon Bagchi, Rahul Guha Ro (of Cassini's Division).

Calcutta Refurbished (2020)

His series of short documentaries on subjects of great cultural and historical significance such as the Indian classical instrument shop ''Hemen & Co.'' and the ''Manackjee Rustomjee

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'' in Kolkata, featuring

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and Shiraz Ali Khan.

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