Noriko Shakti Biography

Noriko Shakti Biography (English)

Noriko Shakti is a Music Producer, Composer, and Tabla player from Japan.

In 2020, She produced music and performed Tabla and Khartal for the online contemporary dance show "WITHIN" which is directed by Ashley Lobo from Danceworx, Mumbai. Later released those songs as concept EP "WITHIN the Time and Place", received critical acclaim for its eclectic musicality from left-field Electronica, Indian Classical, springy Jazz to laidback Breakbeats, got coverage by Rolling Stone India, The New Indian Express, Wild City.

Started her career as a DJ in Tokyo. Her interest in eclectic music brought her to India. Moved to Kolkata, India. Earned a M.A. in Tabla under the Indian government scholarship scheme. Now pursuing a Ph.D.

In India, has performed concerts, festivals, appeared on TV recordings. Those activities often have been covered by papers and magazines. Her Tabla performance video on YouTube crossed 1M views organically.

In 2021 the song she produced, composed and sang “Anatani Kimeta (I Choose You)” is released by KRUNK - Japanese Enka lyrics into one of the most famous and blissful Indian Raga scale “Raga Bhoopali” on Triphop beats. This song is a reflection of Noriko Shakti’s experience, practice – Music production & composing in Tokyo, Indian Classical Music apprenticeship & research in Kolkata, and songwriting & singing influence from Japanese pops.

While working on Music, Art projects, she is motivated to create a new sense of value with an understanding of multicultural contexts.

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東京出身の音楽プロデューサー、作曲家、タブラ奏者。インドを拠点に活動を続ける中、コンセプトEP”WITHIN the Time and Place”をリリースし、エレクトロニカ、インド古典音楽、ジャズからブレイクビーツまでその多彩な音楽性で評価を得て、ローリングストーン誌等からインタビューを受けるなど注目される。日本人で初めてインド・コルカタの州立大学の修士過程を器楽科タブラ専攻で卒業、博士過程に在籍しながら、作品のリリース、演奏活動やDJ、映画音楽などを手掛ける。
Noriko Shakti is a producer, composer, DJ and Tabla player from Japan, making film score to wicked vibes on dancefloor. She released concept EP ‘WITHIN the Time and Place’ which received critical acclaim for its eclectic musicality from left-field Electronica, Indian Classical, springy Jazz to laidback Breakbeats, got coverage by Rolling Stone, The New Indian Express, Wild City.

Noriko Shakti Biography