Maya Kamaty (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
Blending traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds, singer Maya Kamaty mesmerised Punekars with an eclectic performance at Shisha Jazz Cafe last week. Hailing from Reunion Island, the fifth-generation descendant of Indian immigrants brought her distinctive musical identity to the stage, seamlessly weaving Maloya, the island’s percussion-driven musical tradition, with blues, trap, hip-hop and atmospheric pop. (Photo Jignesh Mistry) My aim is to blend the Maloya blues of Réunion Island with Bollywood music. Flutes and trumpets have also had a strong influence on my musical journey- Maya Kamaty Accompanied by drummer Arjuna Mariapin, Kamaty delivered songs from her album Sovaz, exploring feminism, discrimination, racism and rebellion. Her sound also reflected her love for Bollywood, Indian classical music and artists such as Ravi Shankar and A R Rahman. Moving between genres and cultures, her performance offered Punekars a spirited musical experience. (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Arjuna Mariapin (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Maya Kamaty (Photo Jignesh Mistry) (Photo Jignesh Mistry) You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
