Singing in 10 languages and Bringing South Asian Music Into The Limelight - With Saloni

On todays episode we are joined by Saloni, singer-songwriter who has created music that has been featured in the Rolling Stone, BBC Asian Network and many more with her music including 10 languages.

Saloni shares how singing is not only her profession, but her true passion, detailing her journey into making it in the music industry overcoming its associated challenges and competition. A big part of this is overcoming self doubt and navigating criticism from others, a continuing exercise that Saloni touches on.

She also explores the importance of cultural and linguistic representation and diversity in music. Her use of 10 various South Asian languages across her several tracks exemplify this by bringing visibility to the richness and variety of South Asian cultures. Nee Gundellounna, her most recent track perfectly demonstrates this combining, Telugu and Bangla- which have never been fused in such a way.

Alongside celebrating South Asian culture in her music, Saloni talks about incorporating South Asian elements in her music videos through clothing, jewellery and other items and combining them with western elements so that they resonate with both audiences and the many people that associate with both cultures simultaneously.

Saloni also emphasises the importance of community in her journey, mentioning the greatest influences in her life and career and sharing the value of creating a support network to guide you through your endeavours.

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• How Saloni got started in the music industry 
• How singing as a passion became a profession as well
• Overcoming the stigma of being South Asian and celebrating it through music
• How to have a healthy voice and the routines of a professional singer
• Saloni’s dream collaborations and career milestones
• The value of creating a community as an artist and individual 

Tune in to learn more and listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and all other major streaming platforms.

Follow 'Saloni' on Spotify , @saloni_music on instagram and her website https://www.salonimusic.com/