🎵 NY-Based Indo-Sri Lankan Artist abiraahmi Releases Production Debut KAPALI
• Overview: New York-based artist and researcher abiraahmi has released her self-produced electronic music project, _KAPALI_, blending South Asian heritage with modern electronica. • Key Themes & Project Structure: • Project is inspired by Chennai’s Sri Kapaleeswara Temple, blending Sanskrit, Tamil, and English vocals. • Conceptualized as a three-part body of work focusing on grief, memory, culture, and intergenerational identity. • Released in two chapters between June and July 2026: Chapter one features a cinematic arrangement and spoken-word Reprise, while Chapter two offers a bass-heavy future rave remix. • Creative Background: • Developed over three months following a March 2026 visit to Chennai after the passing of her grandmother. • Informed by her background in research and human development, combining Sri Lankan and Indian roots with her upbringing in Dubai and life in NY. • Follows her previous work, including her single _Validation_, marking her formal transition into music production. • Availability: KAPALI and its remixes are currently accessible across all major streaming platforms.