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Maya Kamaty Fuses Maloya, Bollywood for Pune
26 Oct
Summary
- Singer Maya Kamaty performed at Shisha Jazz Cafe last week.
- She blends Maloya music with blues, trap, hip-hop, and pop.
- Kamaty explores feminism, discrimination, and rebellion in her songs.
Singer Maya Kamaty, a descendant of Indian immigrants from Reunion Island, delivered a captivating performance at Shisha Jazz Cafe in Pune last week. She showcased a distinctive musical style, fusing the Maloya rhythms of her homeland with influences from blues, trap, hip-hop, and atmospheric pop.
Kamaty's music, featured on her album Sovaz, delves into themes of feminism, discrimination, racism, and rebellion. Her artistic journey is also marked by a deep appreciation for Bollywood soundtracks and Indian classical music, citing inspirations such as Ravi Shankar and A.R. Rahman.
Accompanied by drummer Arjuna Mariapin, Kamaty's performance provided Pune audiences with an energetic and culturally rich experience, bridging diverse musical traditions and genres.
