Sooraj Santhosh
Sooraj Santhosh is a singer, songwriter, and composer with decades of experience performing in India and abroad. Known for his versatility, his music blends Indian classic, ethnic sounds with contemporary and global influences. The warm reception of 'The Gypsy Sun', his independent multilingual album of five songs, reflects this musical fluidity. Apart from being an independent artist with a distinctive vision and sensibility, and a theatre musician who brings layered auditory dimensions to performances, Sooraj is also a well loved playback singer. He has worked with nearly all major composers in the South Indian film industry, recording over 300 tracks, and received the Kerala State Award for 'Best Playback Singer' in 2016. His music reaches over five million monthly listeners across major streaming platforms.
Artistic Vision
Sooraj Santhosh believes in the power of music to inspire and connect people. He uses his songs to address social issues, advocating for equality, peace and human rights. His music often highlights societal challenges and encourages change, communicating emotions and ideas with authenticity. Known for their deep lyrics and rich melodies, his works such as 'Aalayal Thara Veno' and 'Thani Malayalam' respond to culture, memory and collective human experiences.
The Gypsy Sun
Sooraj's debut Multilingual independent album, 'The Gypsy Sun', is a mesmerising collection that captures the essence of his musical journey. The album features an eclectic mix of tracks that blend various musical styles, showcasing Sooraj's versatility and depth as an artist. 'The Gypsy Sun' has been praised for its innovative soundscapes, poetic lyrics and the emotional resonance of its songs.
Tracks listed:
Thaaram - The Dismissed Shadow
Collaborations and projects
Sooraj began his playback singing career in 2010 with a song for the Telugu film 'Darling', composed by G.V. Prakash, for which he won 'the Best Upcoming Singer award' at the Mirchi Music Awards South. Since then, he has worked with leading composers such as Ilaiyaraja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, D Imman, Charanraj, G.V. Prakash, Devi Sri Prasad, Bijibal, Sushin Shyam, and Jassie Gift. His latest hit was with Anirudh Ravichander for the Rajinikanth film 'Coolie'. Sooraj has lent his voice to many top actors, including Prabhas, Vijay Devarakonda, Dulquer Salman, Fahadh Faasil, Junior NTR, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan Teja, Surya, Vijay, Tovino Thomas, Nivin Pauly, and Mahesh Babu. Recently, Sooraj Santhosh worked with director Krishand to compose 25 tracks for the sony liv Malayalam web series, 'Naalara Sangham'.
Sooraj was the lead vocalist and co-founder of the popular band, 'Masala Coffee', performing extensively in India and abroad until 2019. With Masala Coffee, he produced and composed music for various Tamil and Kannada films. He frequently collaborates with 'Janabheri' Theatre, composing and producing music for three plays performed at international venues. A notable production, 'Thaaram', received appreciation from the Sangeet Natak Academy. His first international project was in 2011 with 'the European Chamber Choir', performing 'Shanmukha Kavacham' in Germany and collaborating with composer Nicol Matt. He also toured Europe with the Indo-Austrian band 'Ashram Oriental Rock'.
