Sarasvati (musician)
| Sarasvatī | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia |
| Genres | Pop, psychedelic, ethnic |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Website | Risa Saraswati Facebook Page |
Sarasvatī is a pseudonym for a solo act from Risa Saraswati, an aspiring singer/song writer who pursue a solo career using her Sanskrit name, Sarasvatī (सरस्वती). She resides in Indonesia, where the cutting-edge scene is currently evolving to become a new powerhouse in South East Asia. "Ethereal and dreamy soundscapes",[1] her music is noted by one of Indonesian leading newspaper, The Jakarta Post, in which hailed Sarasvatī as a new potential talent within the cutting edge scene. Previously known as the lead singer of an Indonesian Electronic pop-Band, Homogenic, Sarasvatī released her debut EP in July 2010, titled "Story of Peter".
Music career
In 2003, with two fellow band-mate, Risa Saraswati established Homogenic, an electronic Pop group that took the name of one of Björk's album in 1997. The band joined FFWD records, a well-established non-mainstream label in Indonesia, which released artists such as The S.I.G.I.T., Mocca (band), and Hollywood Nobody. In 2009, for an undisclosed reason, Risa decided to leave the band and pursue a solo career using "Sarasvatī" (सरस्वती) as a moniker, a Sanskrit name that represents one of the deity in Hinduism. In 2010, Sarasvatī released a debut EP, "Story of Peter".
Discography
- Story of Peter EP
- Mirror
References
- ↑ The Jakarta Post Article