Arko & Friends

"An eclectic inprovised blend of folk songs, stories and sounds from around the world

Arko | Koustav | Aakash | Nishad

Arko Mukhaerjee Bio:

One of the most unique vocalists in India today, Arko’s high tenor and natural husk is unique to the sub–continental world music scene. Formally trained in Indian classical music from his parents, Arko is equally well-versed in European, African, Middle-eastern, American and Indian folk songs, along with blues, soul and several tribal music forms from India (and Bengal in particular). He sings in more than 15 different languages and for many years has travelled the world, collaborating with important musicians from France, England and Germany, USA and West Africa, performing in major music festivals in Europe, America, Bangladesh and Nepal. Arko was the frontman and founder-member of popular independent folk outfit Fiddler’s Green, a Bengali folk band with elements of bluegrass and Appalachian music, along with Celtic, Afro-Cuban and gypsy influences. "