Kaber Vasuki is an independent Tamil Indie music artist, known for his philosophical lyrics and unique approach to storytelling through music.

Early life and education

Vasuki was born in

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where he spent his schooling and early days. In 2010 Vasuki moved to

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. He would go on to produce the first

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Tamil independent album "Azhaghu Puratchi", and eventually starting the band "Kurangan" with fellow musician

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Kurangan Era

Vasuki co-founded the Tamil Indie band Kurangan with Tenma in 2015. The band's formation and evolution represent a key moment in Tamil indie music, with Vasuki being the singer-songwriter in this journey with his simple lyrics in the regional language (Tamil). In November 2016, Members of Kurangan formed Terrace Jams - a space to showcase new local talents - inspiring artists such as Siennor, Othasevuru and Shilpa Natrajan. Despite being disbanded in 2018, Kurangan has a wide fan following today.

Independent music

In 2021 Vasuki sold a phone demo of his song "Vasanam" as an

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for 50

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(ETH), which amounted to nearly 1.5

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INR or 200,000

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at the time of the transaction. This event marked a significant development in the

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and

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spaces for Indie artists. Vasuki's solo work continues to be characterized by

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lyrics and a willingness to experiment musically. His latest music video "Poi" showcases complex themes such as recovery from toxic relationships and the psychological impacts of

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, framed within the context of

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Activism

Vasuki's work often touches on social and political themes, reflecting a deep commitment to addressing issues that affect society such as the Chennai Poromboke Paadal music video - a joint initiative by T. M. Krishna and environmental activist Nityanand Jayaraman. His approach to music as a tool for social commentary and change highlights the power of art in influencing societal perspectives and advocating for social justice with songs such as "Pidikkum" and "Okhahoma" promoting

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awareness.

Discography

Vasuki's

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includes a mix of independent

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and film

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. Some of his notable tracks include "The Poramboke Song" and "Vasanam," with the latter being a reflective piece on changing attitudes and missed opportunities for expression.

Independent albums

Film work

Vasuki has also made inroads into

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, contributing to soundtracks for movies like " Captain Miller", "Dharala Prabhu", "Rocky" and "Aelay." collaborating with prominent Tamil Musicians such as

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, G. V. Prakash Kumar,

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, Yuvan Shankar Raja and

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References

Tamil musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:Vasuki, Kaber 1989 births Living people