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| Background information | |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Bollywood, Kollywood, Indian classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, Songwriter, Music Producer, Composer |
Abby V is a singer, songwriter, composer, and music producer from Toronto, Canada. He performs a variety of musical genres, including Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music, Pop (Hindi/Bollywood and Tamil/Kollywood), Ghazal, and R&B. He gained widespread recognition with his viral video "73 Ragas with Abby," which helped him enter the mainstream Indian music industry.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Abby V trained under [[Ranjani-Gayatri[[ and Raji Gopalakrishnan for Indian Classical Music and also has training in Western Classical Music, and performs in multiple languages.[2] He is a graduate of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and als holds a degree in vocal music performance and production technology from the Metalworks Institute, where he received the Slaight Scholarship [3]. In November 2023, he released the album Aarambh with Ricky Kej, featuring collaborations with various Indian musicians [4]. In June 2024, he performed the song "Neelorpam" for the film Indian 2, composed by Anirudh Ravichander [5].
Career
[edit]In January 2020, Abby released a video titled "73 Ragas with Abby" on his YouTube channel, which was a parody of the "73 Questions with Vogue" series. The video gained significant attention and went viral, highlighting Abby's abilities in Indian classical music. In this video, Abby performed 73 ragas consecutively, demonstrating his training and skill in the field [6] [7].
Following this, Abby continued to develop his online presence on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. He has also collaborated with various international artists [8]..
In November 2023, Abby released his debut album, Aarambh, in collaboration with Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy Award winner. The album includes contributions from Indian musicians such as K.S. Chithra, Jonita Gandhi, Benny Dayal, Sona Mohapatra, and others. The album was distributed through the SufiScore platform and received positive reviews[9].
In June 2024, Abby worked with film composer Anirudh Ravichander on the soundtrack for the Indian film Indian 2. The track "Neelorpam," performed by Abby, received favorable reviews, marking his entry into the Indian playback music industry[10]
Abby has also conducted tours and performed in various locations, including India, the United States, Canada, and several countries in Asia[11]
Discography
[edit]Albums and singles
[edit]- ‘’Aarambh’’ (Album featuring eight of Ricky Kej and Abby’s original compositions)
- ‘’Neelorpam’’ (Song from the film soundtrack of Indian 2 arranged by Anirudh Ravichander)[12]
- First of All (Album featuring eight of Abby's original compositions)
- Maayavan (Song Mella Mella, duet with Shweta Subram)
- Monsoon Mangoes (song Beethe Din, with Mame Khan)
- Channa Ve Channa (Hindi single released by Zee Music Company)
- Atharamai (Tamil single co-produced by eminent Kollywood composer, C. Sathya)
Awards and titles
[edit]- MARTYs Best Vocalist Award, 2018[13]
- Winner, Astro International Superstar Singing Reality Show, 2016[14]
- Ron Lenyk Inspiring Youth Art Award, Living Arts Centre 2017[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Sumanti Sen. "Exclusive: Indian-origin Canadian singer Abby V opens up on how America is embracing South Asian music", Hindustan Times Chennai. 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Abby V: A Musical Journey." (2023). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece.
- ^ Nouman Khalil. "Mississauga musician receives Metalworks scholarship", The Mississauga News Mississauga, 03 November 2016.
- ^ "Abby V and Ricky Kej Release Album Aarambh." (2023). Music News Today. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.musicnewstoday.com/abby-v-ricky-kej-aarambh.
- ^ "Abby V Sings for Indian 2." (2024). Film Music Review. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.filmmusicreview.com/abby-v-neelorpam-indian-2.
- ^ Sruthi Raman. "Carnatic ragas have so much versatility: Abby V", The Times of India Chennai, 22 February 2020.
- ^ "Abby V: A Musical Journey." (2023). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece.
- ^ "Abby V: A Musical Journey." (2023). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece.
- ^ "Musicians Abby V, Ricky Kej bring a medley of voices with upcoming album 'Aarambh'." (2024). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/musicians-abby-v-ricky-kej-bring-a-medley-of-voices-with-upcoming-album-aarambh/article67494084.ece.
- ^ "Singing for Indian 2: How singer Abby V got his big breakthrough." (2024). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/singing-for-indian-2-how-singer-abby-v-got-his-big-breakthrough/article68249806.ece.
- ^ "Exclusive: Indian-origin Canadian singer Abby V opens up on how America is embracing South Asian music." (2024). Hindustan Times. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/exclusive-indian-origin-canadian-singer-abby-v-opens-up-on-how-america-is-embracing-south-asian-music-101699426952455.html.
- ^ "'Indian 2' second single Neelorpam out; Anirudh Ravichander's melodious song will please your eardrums" Chennai, 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Marty Award Winners", 2018.
- ^ "Astro Media Room", 2016.
- ^ "Ron Lenyk Inspiring Youth Arts Award", 2017.
External links
[edit]Category:Indian Singers Category:Indian Classical Singers Category:Bollywood Singers