Jatayu

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Jatayu is a Chennai-based Carnatic-psychedelia band pushing South Indian music into new sonic spaces. Rooted in Carnatic rhythms and ragas and driven by jazz, rock, and modern groove, their sound sits at the crossroads of tradition and experimentation — where ancient melodic ideas meet contemporary intensity. Known for genre-fluid performances and high-energy improvisation, Jatayu has carried their distinctive guitar-led identity from local stages to international audiences, expanding how Indian instrumental music can be heard and felt. Their new EP Jewel Tones continues this journey with four classic Carnatic pieces reinterpreted through a modern lens. Each track reframes a familiar melody, exploring triumph, longing, closure, and inner fire. With Jewel Tones, Jatayu sharpen their mission: to create music that is rooted yet adventurous, connecting with people across the world using music as a language.