<p>Up and coming artiste Pinky Maidasani has taken up the task of combining two vastly different genres--- rap and folk music--- earning herself the title of India’s first female folk rapper in the process.</p>.<p>Singing in regional languages enables her to connect with the audience more and ensure that the fast-dying folk arts of India get a new platform.</p>.<p>From starting off as a contestant on reality show ‘Indian Idol 3’ to singing for Bollywood movies, her ‘desi’ rap music is taking the Sindhi girl places.</p>.<p>She recently released her debut song ‘Bullet Wale Saiyaan’, an amalgamation of modern music and Rajasthani folk. </p>.<p>The song is written, directed and composed by Sandy Taneja and the video has been shot in the exotic locales of Rajasthan. <strong>Rajitha Menon</strong> finds out more. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did you get into music?</strong></p>.<p>I have wanted to be a singer, a performer since childhood; it was my only dream. I focused on and learned classical music for nine years from the late Ustad Hidzul Kabir Khan saheb in childhood. Later, I had other teachers.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did you develop your genre of music?</strong></p>.<p>As a child, I got to travel to many places within the country and had a chance to listen and observe the different sounds there. I was fascinated by the thought that our country was so musically rich; it has varied genres of folk music. That influenced me a lot.</p>.<p>Also, rap music and its many forms have always interested me, though my entire grooming happened in the sphere of Indian classical music. It was a mix of all these influences that made me pick up folk rap as my style.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Did you face any difficulties as a woman to make a name for yourself?</strong></p>.<p>Well, I would say no. In fact, sometimes I would thank my stars that I was born a woman. People are intrigued by the idea of a female folk rap singer; they are willing to meet you once and give you a chance. Men, due to their sheer number in the industry, find it difficult to get noticed. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Any tips for budding singers?</strong></p>.<p>No matter what your style is, learn classical music — it will help you in general. Try to listen to different kinds of music, without being biased towards any particular genre. And no matter what happens, do not lose hope.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What are your future projects?</strong></p>.<p>Next month, Future Wings Music is releasing another one of my singles. It is a Hindi Haryanvi folk rap romantic song. I am also collaborating with international artists for an upcoming urban folk project.</p>
<p>Up and coming artiste Pinky Maidasani has taken up the task of combining two vastly different genres--- rap and folk music--- earning herself the title of India’s first female folk rapper in the process.</p>.<p>Singing in regional languages enables her to connect with the audience more and ensure that the fast-dying folk arts of India get a new platform.</p>.<p>From starting off as a contestant on reality show ‘Indian Idol 3’ to singing for Bollywood movies, her ‘desi’ rap music is taking the Sindhi girl places.</p>.<p>She recently released her debut song ‘Bullet Wale Saiyaan’, an amalgamation of modern music and Rajasthani folk. </p>.<p>The song is written, directed and composed by Sandy Taneja and the video has been shot in the exotic locales of Rajasthan. <strong>Rajitha Menon</strong> finds out more. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did you get into music?</strong></p>.<p>I have wanted to be a singer, a performer since childhood; it was my only dream. I focused on and learned classical music for nine years from the late Ustad Hidzul Kabir Khan saheb in childhood. Later, I had other teachers.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did you develop your genre of music?</strong></p>.<p>As a child, I got to travel to many places within the country and had a chance to listen and observe the different sounds there. I was fascinated by the thought that our country was so musically rich; it has varied genres of folk music. That influenced me a lot.</p>.<p>Also, rap music and its many forms have always interested me, though my entire grooming happened in the sphere of Indian classical music. It was a mix of all these influences that made me pick up folk rap as my style.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Did you face any difficulties as a woman to make a name for yourself?</strong></p>.<p>Well, I would say no. In fact, sometimes I would thank my stars that I was born a woman. People are intrigued by the idea of a female folk rap singer; they are willing to meet you once and give you a chance. Men, due to their sheer number in the industry, find it difficult to get noticed. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Any tips for budding singers?</strong></p>.<p>No matter what your style is, learn classical music — it will help you in general. Try to listen to different kinds of music, without being biased towards any particular genre. And no matter what happens, do not lose hope.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What are your future projects?</strong></p>.<p>Next month, Future Wings Music is releasing another one of my singles. It is a Hindi Haryanvi folk rap romantic song. I am also collaborating with international artists for an upcoming urban folk project.</p>