Project Malabaricus Explained

Origin:	Kerala, India
Years Active:	2017–present
Background:	group_or_band
Genre:	Independent music

Project Malabaricus is an Indian independent music band from Kerala formed in 2017 by popular playback singer Sithara Krishnakumar. The band has been noted for exploring socially and culturally relevant narratives through their music. They have performed at over 250 stages, globally, since their inception. The band's Debut Indie project Rithu has the distinction to be the first album in Malayalam mixed in Dolby Atmos.

Formation

Over the years Sithara Krishnakumar has collaborated with various popular musical bands in Kerala as well as collaborated in many stage shows, which include international shows as well. In 2014, she formed a musical band Eastraga, which focuses on a mix of female-oriented songs backed by a team of renowned musicians.^[1] Following a series of successful performances and covers with Eastraga, Sithara formed Project Malabaricus in 2017 with Liboy Praisly Kripesh to explore the horizons her interest in folk and fusion. Project Malabaricus, the 6 member band, is an independent venture that features contemporarised folk and classical songs. Collaborating with popular lyricists in the Malayalam music industry, Project Malabaricus releases originals that also explore various pertinent narratives such as women empowerment, Malabar folklore, environmental conservation, human resilience and cultural diversity. The band debuted with their album Rithu as Music Mojo Originals

Members

• Sithara Krishnakumar – Lead vocalist & founder
• Srinath Nair – Keyboard & vocals
• Liboy Praisly Kripesh – Rhythm guitar & founder
• Ajay Krishnan – Bass guitar
• Vijo Job – Lead guitar
• Midhun Paul – Drums

Notable Discography

!Year!Song!Lyricist!Notes

2017	Rithu	B K Harinarayanan	Music Mojo Original
2018	Iniyenthinu	Manu Manjith	Music Mojo Original
2019	Arutharuthu	B K Harinarayanan	Debut Project named Rithu. First Songs in Malayalam to be mixed on Dolby Atmos.^[2] ^[3] ^[4]
	Pilleranu^[5]
	Chaayapattu^[6]	Muhsin Parari
2020	Viswamake	Manu Manjith	COVID-19 Lock Down Project. Also known as Song of Valor.^[7] ^[8] ^[9] ^[10]
2021	Kurayunilla	Kabir Ibrahim	Thodi project
	Paribhavam
2023	Mohabbat	Malayalam by B K Harinarayanan	Bilingual Song^[11] ^[12]
		Tamil by Sangeeth Ravindran
	Onam Thiruvonam^[13]	B K Harinarayanan
2024	Bhagavathi	Dr. Sajish M

Notable Shows

• Dubai Expo 2020^[14]
• Indiegaga Music Festival 2019^[15]
• South Side Story music Festival 2022 & 2023^[16]
• Kochi Biennale Closing Ceremony 2023^[17]
• High on music - USA, Canada, Australia, Uk, Ireland
• Urdu Festival ^[18]
• International Indie Music Festival Kovalam 2022^{[19] [20]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sithara and Eastraga. The Hindu. March 26, 2024.
2. Web site: Sithara's Rock Act Project Malabaricus, Releases EP 'Rithu', Malayalam's First In Dolby Atmos . theindianmusicdiaries.com. March 26, 2024.
3. Web site: Sithara's latest song 'Arutharuthu' is a warning against environmental exploitation. onmanorama.com. March 26, 2024.
4. Web site: നല്ല ഭൂമിക്കായി സിത്താരയുടെ പാട്ട്; പ്രേക്ഷകഹൃദയങ്ങളിൽ കയറിക്കൂടി 'അരുതരുത്' Arutharuthu song by Sithara Krishnakumar and Project Malabaricus. manoramaonline.com. March 26, 2024.
5. Web site: Singer Sithara’s band launches ‘Ividam’ Malayalam Movie News. Times of India. March 26, 2024.
6. Web site: Sithara Krishnakumar's chayapattu video trending in social media. Malayalam Filmibeat. March 26, 2024.
7. Web site:
   1. Covid-19: Sithara Krishnakumar and friends come up with Song of Valor Malayalam Movie News
   . Times of India. March 26, 2024.
8. Web site: Sithara back in recording studio with song projects Malayalam Movie News. Times of India. March 26, 2024.
9. Web site: Kerala's popular musicians croon to beat coronavirus lockdown blues Kerala News. Onmanorama. March 26, 2024.
10. Web site: ഇപ്പോൾ എന്തിനീ പാട്ടെന്ന ചോദ്യത്തിന് സിത്താരയുടെ മറുപടി ഈ പാട്ടാണ്; പ്രതിരോധമാണ് പ്രതിവിധി, project malabaricus band, sithara krishnakumar, sithara band, sithara new song. mathrubhumi.com. March 26, 2024.
11. Web site: Love with pride, without prejudice, says Sithara about her album Mohabbat Malayalam Movie News. Times of India. March 26, 2024.
12. Web site: New Indian Indie Project Malabaricus, Sithara Krishnakumar, Vineet Singh Hukmani, G-Deep, Michael Dias. rollingstoneindia.com. March 26, 2024.
13. Web site: Eastern welcomes Onam with the song Onam, Thirivonam, Nallonam. Business Digest. March 26, 2024.
14. Web site: India: Sithara's Project Malabaricus World Expo. virtualexpodubai.com. March 26, 2024.
15. Web site: Sithara's Malabaricus. Indiegaga. March 26, 2024.
16. Web site: Sithara Krishnakumar On Her Career: My Journey Has Been Rooted In My Desire To Find My True Voice Exclusive. News18. March 26, 2024.
17. Web site: Three more days for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale to close. The Hindu. March 26, 2024.
18. Web site: Six-day Urdu Heritage Festival opens today. The Hindu. March 26, 2024.
19. Web site: indie: Kerala to host 1st international Indie music festival from November 9. The Economic Times. March 26, 2024.
20. Web site: Attend Kerala's First Ever International Indie Music Festival At Kovalam Crafts Village This November. curlytales.com. March 26, 2024.