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{{Infobox musical artist<br />
| name = Keba Jeremiah<br />
| birth_name = Keba Jeremiah Arul<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|10|18|df=y}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Al Karama, United Arab Emirates|Al Karama]], Dubai, UAE<br />
| genre = {{flt|<br />
*[[Acoustic music|Acoustic]]<br />
*[[jazz]]<br />
*[[rock music|rock]]<br />
*[[contemporary R&B]]<br />
*[[blues rock]]<br />
*[[funk]]<br />
*[[Gospel music|gospel]]<br />
*[[Pop music|pop]]<br />
*[[Contemporary worship music|worship]]<br />
*[[World music|world]]<br />
*(<sub><ref name="genre">{{cite web|url=http://network.www.berkleemusic.com/members/7774|title=KEBA JEREMIAH - Online Student|work=[[Berklee College of Music|The Berklee Music Network]]|access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref></sub>)<br />
}}<br />
| occupation = Musician<br />
| instrument = {{flt|<br />
*[[Acoustic guitar]]<br />
*[[electric guitar]]<br />
*[[bass guitar]]<br />
*[[Electric upright bass|electric bass]]<br />
*[[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]<br />
*[[piano]]<br />
*[[drum kit|drums]]<br />
*(<sub><ref name="genre"/></sub>)<br />
}}<br />
| years_active = 2008–present<br />
| current_member_of = RIJK<br />
| website = {{URL|www.kebajeremiah.com}}<br />
}}<br />
'''Keba Jeremiah Arul''' (born 18 October 1986) is an Indian [[guitarist]] and [[Record producer|music producer]] focused on [[Hindi film music|Hindi]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films, as well as [[gospel music]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roshni|first=R. k|date=2015-07-03|title=Rahman's guitarist to perform in capital|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/rahmans-guitarist-to-perform-in-capital/article7381450.ece|access-date=2021-04-01|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
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==Early life==<br />
Keba Jeremiah was born in [[Al Karama, Dubai]]. He played the [[bass guitar]] for his school band at [[Our Own English High School]], where he received awards at inter-school competitions. In 2004, he moved to India and attended the [[Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science|Hindustan College of Engineering, Chennai]], to pursue a professional engineering degree. Jeremiah began performing at the [[General Council of the Assemblies of God of India|New Life Assemblies of God Church]] every Sunday.{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}} <br />
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==Career==<br />
After graduation, Jeremiah formed the [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian music]] band Fire Frenzy with college peers. In 2005, he started teaching music at the Institute of Music Technology, in [[Anna Nagar]], East Chennai, founded and led by John Satya.{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}} <br />
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He began his career with music director [[James Vasanthan]] on the soundtrack for the 2008 Tamil film ''[[Subramaniapuram]]''. He has also collaborated with composers including [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Manikanth Kadri]], [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Ouseppachan]], [[A. R. Rahman]], [[James Vasanthan]], [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[D. Imman]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}}<br />
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Following his work on [[Rockstar (soundtrack)|the soundtrack]] to the 2011 musical drama film ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'', scored by A. R. Rahman, Jeremiah has contributed guitar work to several of the composer's subsequent film scores.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gibsonguitar.in/news-lifestyle/features/hi-in/a-look-at-ar-rahmans-rockstar.aspx |title=A Look at AR Rahman's Rockstar |work=gibsonguitar.in |author=Amanda Sodhi |date=3 October 2011 |access-date=11 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825084035/http://www.gibsonguitar.in/news-lifestyle/features/hi-in/a-look-at-ar-rahmans-rockstar.aspx |archive-date=25 August 2014 }}</ref> <br />
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In 2013, he worked on Rahman's film soundtracks [[Kadal (soundtrack)|''Kadal'']], [[Maryan (soundtrack)|''Maryan'']], and [[Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)|''Raanjhanaa'']]. He performed on the soundtracks for ''[[Sutta Kadhai]]'', ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'', ''[[Chennai Express]]'', and ''[[Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani]]''.<ref name="frthr">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Kadal-was-the-toughest-album/articleshow/21082663.cms|title=Kadal was the toughest album|work=[[The Times of India]]|author=P Sangeetha|date=15 July 2013 |access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> Meanwhile, he played on various [[Gospel music|gospel]] albums and concerts, collaborating with independent artists like [[Jonita Gandhi]], Abhilash LR, [[Sid Sriram]], and [[Mali (singer)|Maalavika Manoj]], among others.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/abhilash-a-l-r-reminiscing-song/ | title=Hear Singer-Songwriter a L R's Bittersweet New Song 'Reminiscing' | date=24 March 2021 }}</ref><br />
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He is currently a member of the band RIJK (named for members Rodney Jayaraj, Isaac Dharmakumar, John Praveen, and himself). RIJK is a popular cover band for gospel and Tamil songs; the group plays a mix of genres, including [[Rock music|rock]], [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[jazz]], and fusion. A number of Indian singers have been guests on their cover songs, such as [[Pragathi Guruprasad]], [[Jonita Gandhi]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]], Alisha Thomas, and [[Ash King]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}}<br />
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Jeremiah has produced music for [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] films, including ''[[Paiyaa]]'', ''[[Pasanga]]'', ''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'', ''[[Savari (2009 film)|Savari]]'', ''[[Avan Ivan]]'', ''[[Mankatha]]'', ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'', ''[[Action Replayy]]'', ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'', and ''[[Ek Deewaana Tha|Ek Deewana Tha]]''.{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}}<br />
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He has collaborated with Indian musicians including [[Leslee Lewis]], [[Naresh Iyer]], and [[Vijay Prakash]], and international artists like [[Don Moen]], Bob Fits, Steve Kuban, and Sean Michael. He has appeared on television programmes and music competitions including [[Super Singer (Tamil TV series)|''Airtel Super Singer'']], ''Ooo La La'', and ''Kadhal Unplugged''.{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}}<br />
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Jeremiah's repertoire includes [[Experimental music|experimental]] and [[Acoustic music|acoustic]] music. His solo material incorporates influences from [[jazz]], [[Rock music|rock]], and [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}} <br />
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==Discography==<br />
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=== Live concerts ===<br />
*[[A. R. Rahman|A.R Rahman]]'s London concert<br />
*Rahman's [[Chennai]] concert, "Nenje Ezhu", 2016<br />
*Rahman's concert, "The Magic of A. R. Rahman", 2016<br />
*[[Anirudh Ravichander|Anirudh]] Live in Concert 2016 – Malaysia<br />
*Anirudh Live in Concert 2016 – [[Toronto]], Canada<br />
*[[Sid Sriram]] Live 2017 – Malaysia<br />
*Verasa Pogaiyile – "A Musical Journey with [[D. Imman]]", Live Concert 2017 – Singapore<br />
*Rahman's "One Heart"<br />
*Rahman's Dubai concert, 2017<br />
*Rahman's Sydney concert, 2017<br />
*Rahman's [[Manchester]] concert, 2017<br />
*Rahman's Encore Concert – [[Mumbai]] (2017), [[Hyderabad]], [[Ahmedabad]], and [[Delhi]]<br />
*Rahman's [[Bhubaneswar]] concert, 2018<br />
*Rahman's [[Cuttack]] concert, 2018<br />
*"Celebrating 25 years of Rahman"<br />
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=== Film soundtracks ===<br />
'''As director'''<br />
*Soundtrack to ''[[Demonte Colony]]'' (2015)<br />
The song "Vaada Vaa Machi" from the film was performed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]]. On [[Twitter]], music director A. R. Rahman wished Jeremiah luck on his new endeavors: "Wishing our guitarist, Keba, the best in his first musical venture".{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}}<br />
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'''As musician'''<br />
{{Columns-list|*''[[Subramaniapuram|Subramaniyapuram]]'' (2008)<br />
*[[Saroja (2008 film)|''Saroja'']] (2008)<br />
*''[[The Fakir of Venice]]'' (2009)<br />
*''[[Mankatha]]'' (2011)<br />
*[[Kadal (2013 film)|''Kadal'']] (2013)<br />
*''[[Raanjhanaa]]'' (2013)<br />
*[[Maryan (film)|''Maryan'']] (2013)<br />
*''[[Lingaa]]'' (2014)<br />
*[[I (2015 film)|''I'']] (2015)<br />
*''[[O Kadhal Kanmani]]'' (2015)<br />
*''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]'' (2015)<br />
*[[Tamasha (2015 film)|''Tamasha'']] (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arrahman.com/discography_details.aspx?id=286|title=A. R. Rahman - The Official Site|website=arrahman.com|access-date=2019-06-13|archive-date=4 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151104061622/http://www.arrahman.com/discography_details.aspx?id=286|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
*''[[Kabali]]'' (2016)<br />
*[[Rekka (film)|''Rekka'']] (2016)<br />
*[[Kodi (film)|''Kodi'']] (2016)<br />
*''[[Janatha Garage]]'' (2016)<br />
*[[Remo (film)|''Remo'']] (2016)<br />
*''[[Kotigobba 2]]'' (2016)<br />
*''[[Kidaari]]'' (2016)<br />
*''[[Mohenjo Daro (film)|Mohenjo Daro]]'' (2016)<ref>{{Cite web |title=A. R. Rahman - the Official Site |url=http://www.arrahman.com/discography_details.aspx?id=294}}</ref><br />
*''[[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]]'' (2016)<br />
*''[[Kabali]]'' (2016)<br />
*''[[Iraivi]]'' (2016)<br />
*''[[Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum]]'' (2016)<br />
*[[Wagah (film)|''Wagah'']] (2016)<br />
*''[[Sarrainodu]]'' (2016)<br />
*''[[Vetrivel]]'' (2016)<br />
*[[Rum (film)|''Rum'']] (2016)<br />
*''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'' (2016)<br />
*[[24 (2016 film)|''24'']] (2016)<br />
*''[[Rarandoi Veduka Chudham]]'' (2017), on "Thakita Thakjham"<ref>{{Citation |last=Aditya Music |title=Thakita Thakajham Song With Lyrics {{!}}{{!}} Raarandoi Veduka Chuddam Songs {{!}}{{!}} Kalyan Krishna, DSP |date=2017-05-21 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcoteH1sjSw |access-date=2018-05-28}}</ref><br />
*''[[Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay]]'' (2017)<br />
*''[[Kattappava Kanom]]'' (2017)<br />
*''[[Maanagaram]]'' (2017)<br />
*''[[Kaatru Veliyidai]]'' (2017)<br />
*[[Mom (film)|''Mom'']] (2017)<ref>{{Cite web |title=A. R. Rahman - the Official Site |url=http://www.arrahman.com/discography_details.aspx?id=298}}</ref><br />
*''[[Bairavaa]]'' (2017)<br />
*[[Dora (2017 film)|''Dora'']] (2017)<br />
*[[OK Jaanu]] (2017), on "Enna Sonna"<br />
*[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikaran]] (2017)<br />
* [[Vivegam]] (2017)<br />
* [[Mersal (film)|Mersal]] (2017)<br />
*''[[Ippadai Vellum]]'' (2017)<br />
*''[[Sanju]]'' (2018)<ref>{{Citation |title=Ruby Ruby Video {{!}} SANJU {{!}} Ranbir Kapoor {{!}} A R Rahman {{!}} Rajkumar Hirani |date=7 July 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KPL0TzvRXk |access-date=2019-08-19 |language=en}}</ref><br />
*''[[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]]'' (2018)<br />
*''[[Tamizh Padam 2]]'' (2018)<br />
*''[[Saamy Square]]'' (2018)<br />
*[[Sarkar (2018 film)|''Sarkar'']] (2018)<br />
*''[[Sarvam Thaala Mayam]]'' (2019)<br />
*[[Petta (film)|''Petta'']] (2019)<br />
*''[[99 Songs]]'' (2019)<br />
*[[Namma Veettu Pillai|''Namma Veetu Pillai'']] (2019)<br />
*''[[Bigil]]'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeremiah |first=Keba |date=2019-07-23 |title=<nowiki>https://youtu.be/MnbWE8ZKeBg</nowiki> Played guitars on this track for @arrahman in @actorvijay 's #Bigil !! Sung by the boss himself and @sashasublime !! Listen , Enjoy & Share #Singappenney |url=https://twitter.com/kebajer/status/1153734003410608128 |access-date=2019-07-24 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref><br />
*[[Darbar (film)|''Darbar'']] (2020)<br />
* [[Master (2021 film)|''Master'']] (2021)<br />
* [[Sulthan (2021 film)|''Sulthan'']] (2021)<br />
* [[Doctor (2021 film)|''Doctor'']] (2021)<br />
* ''[[Annaatthe]]'' (2021)<br />
* [[Beast (2022 Indian film)|''Beast'']] (2022)<br />
* [[Vikram (2022 film)|''Vikram'']] (2022)<br />
* [[Kazhuvethi Moorkkan|''Kazhuvethi Moorkhan'']] (2023)<br />
* ''[[Maamannan]]'' (2023)<br />
* [[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|''Jailer'']] (2023)<br />
* [[Jawan (film)|''Jawan'']] (2023)<br />
* [[Leo (2023 Indian film)|''Leo'']] (2023)<br />
* ''[[Inga Naan Thaan Kingu]]'' (2024)<br />
* ''[[Raayan]]'' (2024)<br />
* [[Devara: Part 1|''Devara'']] (2024)<br />
* ''[[Vettaiyan]]'' (2024)<br />
* ''[[Vidaamuyarchi]]'' (2025)<br />
* ''[[Baby and Baby]]'' (2025)<br />
* [[Dragon (2025 film)|''Dragon'']] (2025)<br />
* [[Eleven (film)|''Eleven'']] (2025)<br />
* [[Thug Life (2025 film)|''Thug Life'']] (2025)<br />
* ''[[3BHK]]'' (2025)<br />
* ''[[Paranthu Po]]'' (2025)<br />
* ''[[Bun Butter Jam]]'' (2025)<br />
* [[Coolie (2025 film)|''Coolie'']] (2025)<br />
* [[Madharaasi|''Madharasi'']] (2025)<br />
* [[Bomb (2025 film)|''Bomb'']] (2025)<br />
* [[Bison Kaalamaadan|''Bison'']] (2025)<br />
* [[Diesel (2025 film)|''Diesel'']] (2025)<br />
* [[Dude (2025 film)|''Dude'']] (2025) – acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, [[charango]]<br />
* ''[[Jana Nayagan]]'' (2026, upcoming)<br />
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==Equipment==<br />
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*[[Acoustic guitar|Acoustics guitars]]: [[Taylor Guitars|Taylor]] 410ce, Taylor 914ce, Taylor NS34, Taylor classical guitar, [[Cort Guitars|Cort]] Earth Series 1200 Nat, [[Maestro guitars|Maestro]]<br />
*[[Electric guitar|Electric guitars]]: [[Ibanez]] JS2400, [[Fender Telecaster]], [[Fender Stratocaster]], [[PRS Guitars|Paul Reed Smith]], [[Suhr Guitars|Suhr]]<br />
*[[Bass guitar|Bass guitars]]: [[Sadowsky]]<br />
==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kebajeremiah.com/ Official website]<br />
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