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{{Short description|Tamil Independent Singer-Songwriter}}

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Kaber Vasuki
| origin = [[Tamils | Tamilian]]
| birth_place = [[Coimbatore]]{{cn|date=April 2024}}, [[Tamil Nadu]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|4|6}}
| occupation = {{Hlist | [[Singer-Songwriter]] | [[Philosopher]] | [[Writer]] (Tamil)}}
| genre = [[independent music|Indie]]
| years_active = 2008–present
| label = [[Saregama]], KYN Records
| instrument = [[Guitar]]
| website = {{URL|https://kaber-vasuki.com/}}
}}

'''Kaber Vasuki''' is an independent [[Tamil language | Tamil]] [[Independent music| Indie]] music artist, known for his philosophical lyrics and unique approach to storytelling through music.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/songs-of-a-rebel/article6929057.ece | title=Songs of a rebel | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=24 February 2015 }}</ref>
==Early life and education==
Vasuki was born in [[Coimbatore]] where he spent his schooling and early days.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://niyantha.medium.com/singing-the-truth-e443e4fc5669 | title=Singing the Truth | date=17 May 2015 }}</ref> In 2010 Vasuki moved to [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/oct/21/kaber-vasuki-music-saved-me-from-an-emotional-crisis-and-musicians-became-my-saviours-20908.html | title=Kaber Vasuki: Music saved me from an emotional crisis, and musicians became my saviours | website=[[Cinema Express]] | date=21 October 2020 }}</ref> He would go on to produce the first [[crowdfunding|crowdfunded]] Tamil independent album "Azhaghu Puratchi", and eventually starting the band "Kurangan" with fellow musician [[Tenma (musician)|Tenma]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/Oct/22/songs-of-an-outsider-2213368.html | title=Songs of an outsider | date=22 October 2020 }}</ref>

==Kurangan Era==
Vasuki co-founded the Tamil Indie band Kurangan with Tenma in 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://scroll.in/magazine/820769/meet-kurangan-a-chennai-pop-rock-band-making-tamil-music-deep-again | title=Meet Kurangan, a Chennai pop-rock band making Tamil music deep again | date=16 November 2016 }}</ref> The band's formation and evolution represent a key moment in Tamil indie music, with Vasuki being the singer-songwriter in this journey with his simple lyrics in the regional language (Tamil). In November 2016, Members of Kurangan formed Terrace Jams - a space to showcase new local talents - inspiring artists such as Siennor, Othasevuru and Shilpa Natrajan.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/story-behind-othasevuru-two-member-tamil-indie-band-113650 | title=The story behind Othasevuru, the two-member Tamil indie band | date=7 December 2019 }}</ref> Despite being disbanded in 2018, Kurangan has a wide fan following today.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/Apr/25/tamil-indie-musics-watershed-moment-arrived-with-enjoy-enjaami-2293738.html | title=Tamil indie music's watershed moment arrived with 'Enjoy Enjaami' | date=24 April 2021 }}</ref>

==Independent music==

In 2021 Vasuki sold a phone demo of his song "Vasanam" as an [[NFT]] for 50 [[Ethereum]] (ETH), which amounted to nearly 1.5 [[Crore]] [[Indian Rupee|INR]] or 200,000[[USD]] at the time of the transaction. This event marked a significant development in the [[digital art]] and [[cryptocurrency]] spaces for Indie artists.
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/05/27/tamil-musician-sells-song-demo-as-nft-to-collector-who-bought-beeple-work.html | title=Tamil musician sells song demo as NFT to crypto-collector who bought Beeple work | website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/tamil-musician-sells-nft-of-phone-demo-for-rs-1-5-crore-to-metakovan-of-beeple-fame-6913761.html | title=Tamil musician sells NFT of phone demo for Rs 1.5 crore to Metakovan of Beeple fame | date=27 May 2021 }}</ref>

Vasuki's solo work continues to be characterized by [[introspection|introspective]] lyrics and a willingness to experiment musically. His latest music video "Poi" showcases complex themes such as recovery from [[psychological abuse|toxic relationships]] and the psychological impacts of [[social media addiction]], framed within the context of [[contemporary]] [[Tamil culture]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kaber-vasuki-on-his-latest-tamil-indie-track-poi/article67581021.ece | title=Kaber Vasuki on his latest Tamil indie track 'Poi' | newspaper=The Hindu | date=21 December 2023 | last1=Kannadasan | first1=Akila }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2023/nov/26/what-lies-ahead-tamil-indie-star-kaber-vasukis-latest-single-explores-the-darker-human-nature-55447.html | title=What 'lies' ahead: Tamil Indie star Kaber Vasuki's latest single explores the darker human nature | date=26 November 2023 }}</ref>

==Activism==
Vasuki's work often touches on social and political themes, reflecting a deep commitment to addressing issues that affect society such as the Chennai Poromboke Paadal music video - a joint initiative by [[T. M. Krishna]] and environmental activist Nityanand Jayaraman.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Notes-from-the-south/article17103275.ece#! | title=Baradwaj Rangan on the transience of modern music | newspaper=The Hindu | date=28 January 2017 | last1=Rangan | first1=Baradwaj }}</ref>

His approach to music as a tool for social commentary and change highlights the power of art in influencing societal perspectives and advocating for social justice with songs such as "Pidikkum" and "Okhahoma" promoting [[LGBT]] awareness.

==Discography==
Vasuki's [[discography]] includes a mix of independent [[single (music)|singles]] and film [[soundtracks]]. Some of his notable tracks include "The Poramboke Song" <ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/here-comes-the-chennai-porombokkku-paadal/articleshow/56563269.cms | title=Here comes the Chennai Porombokkku Paadal | newspaper=The Times of India | date=26 February 2017 }}</ref> and "Vasanam," with the latter being a reflective piece on changing attitudes and missed opportunities for expression.

===Independent albums===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Album !! Track Listing
|-
| 2014 || Azhagu Puratchi (first crowdfunded Tamil Indie Album)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/features/kurangan-tamil-rock-music-band-offers-fresh-alternative-51798 | title=Kurangan: A Tamil rock music band that offers a fresh alternative | date=23 October 2016 }}</ref>||
*Ulagathin Sonthakaran
*Pachai Perundhu
*Pirai Kadhai
*Manda Mannan Kaviyam
*Karpanai Kadathal
*Chennai Paadal
|-
| 2019 || Kurangan Era (Collection of Songs from 2015 to 2018) ||
*Neethane
*Samudhayam Oru Mayam
*Suthanthiram Oru Dabba
*David Foster Wallace
*Retro
*Mugamoodi
*Naan Enna Muttala?
*Saakin Pokku
*Vasanam
*Rasathi
*Rockstar
*Oklahoma
*Unnai Thedi Varuven
*Poromboke Song
*Vilangu
*Jaathithaan
*Manitha Subhavam
*Nil. Gavani. Sol.
*Rendu Perum
*Ne Vekkam Kori<ref>{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dDSQfbUWrNvRqpNP92slb | title=Kaber Vasuki | website=[[Spotify]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kaber-vasuki/967706458 | title=Kaber Vasuki on Apple Music }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tidal.com/browse/artist/6604382 | title=Kaber Vasuki }}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || Singles ||
*Jananaayagam
*Koothaadi<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kaber-vasuki.com/lyrics-varigal/ | title=Lyrics | வரிகள் - Kaber Vasuki. கேபர் வாசுகி | date=31 January 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dDSQfbUWrNvRqpNP92slb | title=Kaber Vasuki | website=[[Spotify]] }}</ref>
|-
| 2023|| Singles || Poi, Poi (alternative)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/tamil/2023/Nov/18/of-tunes-and-being-tuned-with-kaber-vasuki-2633828.html | title=Of tunes and being tuned with Kaber Vasuki | date=18 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/kaber-vasuki-poi-song-video-interview/ | title=Kaber Vasuki's 'Poi' Video Unravels like a 'Black Mirror' Episode | date=30 December 2023 }}</ref>
|}

===Film work===
Vasuki has also made inroads into [[Kollywood]], contributing to soundtracks for movies like "[[Captain Miller (film)|Captain Miller]]",<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/killer-killer-song-dhanush-movie-073558921.html | title='Killer Killer' Song Out: Dhanush's New Movie Captain Miller First Song Released | date=23 November 2023 }}</ref> "Dharala Prabhu", "Rocky" and "Aelay." collaborating with prominent Tamil Musicians such as [[Sam C. S]], [[Darbuka Siva]], [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Hiphop Tamizha]], [[ Yuvan Shankar Raja]] and [[Sean Roldan]].

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Movie name !! Track Listing !! Credits
|-
| || ''Magavu'' (short film)<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TABxdA8Zc4o</ref> || || Singer, Lyricist
|-
|-
| 2017 || [[Kavan (film) | ''Kavan'']] || Mathuraangalam|| Singer
|-
| 2018 || [[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|''Irumbu Thirai'']] || Yaar Ivan || Lyrics
|-
| 2020 || [[Dharala Prabhu|''Dharala Prabhu'']] || Manusan || Lyrics<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/oct/21/kaber-vasuki-music-saved-me-from-an-emotional-crisis-and-musicians-became-my-saviours-20908.html | title=Kaber Vasuki: Music saved me from an emotional crisis, and musicians became my saviours | website=[[Cinema Express]] | date=21 October 2020 }}</ref>
|-
| 2020 || ''Peipasi''|| Peipasi || Lyrics
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Aelay]]''|| Magaraasa || Lyrics & Singer
|-
| 2021 || [[Rocky (2021 film) | ''Rocky'']] || Naan Sinam Ariven, Vanma Padhaiyil || Lyrics & Singer
|-
| 2022 || [[Suzhal: The Vortex|''Suzhal: The Vortex'']] || Duvaa Duvaa, Suzhal – The Whisper of the Vortex || Lyrics
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Kolai (film)|Kolai]]'' || "Kelvi Mattum Thangudhey" || Lyrics
|-
| 2024 || [[Captain Miller (soundtrack) | ''Captain Miller'']] || Killer Killer (title track), Un Oliyile || Lyrics<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/captain-miller-song-killer-killer-is-gv-prakash-dhanushs-war-cry-watch-9038188/ | title=Captain Miller song Killer Killer is GV Prakash-Dhanush's war cry, watch | date=22 November 2023 }}</ref>
|}

== References ==

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[[Category:Tamil musicians]]
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[[Category:1989 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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