Global InformationNikhil Korula information
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1978 Canada |
| Origin | Arcadia, California, United States |
| Genres | Rock, acoustic, folk, singer-songwriter, funk, blues, jazz, world, adult contemporary, reggae fusion, calypso |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, vocalist, bandleader, label owner, educator |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar (acoustic and electric) |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Groove Infinity Records |
| Website | nkband |
Nikhil Korula (born December 27, 1978) is an Indian American singer-songwriter, bandleader, and label owner, known as founder and front-man of The Nikhil Korula Band, or NK Band.[1]
Based in Los Angeles, California, Korula has released seven albums and EPs on his independent record label Groove Infinity Records, including The Freedom EP (2003), The Way Things Work (2004), Acoustic B-Sides & Rarities EP (2007), the two-disc album Live Vibes (2010), Music of the New Day (2012), Solo Sessions EP (2013) with Jeff Coffin and Butch Taylor, and A Decade in the Sun (2014).
Korula frequently tours with the Nikhil Korula Band, and has performed at festivals such as Bonnaroo, the Playboy Jazz Festival, SXSW, and Summerfest. He has also headlined venues such as House of Blues and the Viper Room, as well as numerous college campuses. The group has opened for bands and artists such as Jason Mraz, John Mayer, The Roots, Erykah Badu,[2] and Rusted Root.[1] Korula and the band have also had songs featured on the soundtracks of shows such as Greek, Burn Notice, The Real World, and Guiding Light.
In 2014, the music video for Korula's song "Fade Away" directed by Jethro Rothe-Kushel won Best Music Video Film at Indie Fest in Southern California,[3] as well as several other film festivals.
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