SABY SINGH

25, MUSICIAN, CHANDIGARH

Re-engineering A graduate in electronics and communication-engineering from Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jammu (2016), Saby Singh wants to use his degree to re-engineer the music scene he has always been passionate about. An independent musician, he regularly does gigs in major cities across the country.

Holy Intervention Originally from Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, Singh grew up with his grandparents who taught him how to play different musical instruments and the basics of ragas. “My grandfather loved music and also taught me the basics of singing and ragas.” An accidental introduction to the table and harmonium helped him pick up the guitar in his late teens. “In college, I started experimenting with compositions and the rest as they say is history," says Singh.

Social Media The young musician insists that social media has emerged as a major platform for showcasing talent, something which has helped him immensely. “It is the new stage,” he says. Adding that metros are the major market where his audience is based, he says, “My all-time-high was the recent gig where we performed and the audience knew all the lyrics of my song.”

Future Strings Singh, who launched himself in July 2016 dreams of his music being picked up for mainstream Bollywood or Hollywood projects. “Netflix and Amazon Prime have changed how one views television. I am hoping the same happens for music,” he says.

Independent filmmakers are doing well, so why not musicians? Independent Music is like DIY—we do everything ourselves. No deadlines to follow. only creativity. Saby Singh, Musician