Kayan: ‘As long as I have something to express, I will have inspiration for music’
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‘Cool Kids’ singer-songwriter Ambika Nayak on finding fame and following during the pandemic, dabbling in different avenues, and more
A true-blue breakout star during the pandemic, Ambika Nayak a.k.a Kayan is now well and truly established as one of Indian social media’s most coveted artists. The singer-songwriter has really come into her own over the last couple of years, with songs like Please, Cool Kids and Be Alright doing the rounds all over Instagram, and popping up all over on must-listen Spotify playlists. Ambika, who has earlier performed with bands and is also a DJ, looks set to be a regular on the indie charts for years to come, with her recent collaboration with OAFF — So Good — already an instant earworm. Part of Vh1 India’s Sound Nation League, the musician who is based in Mumbai, finds time to have a quick chat with us on her upcoming songs, her acting debut, her social media presence and more.
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