Project Malabaricus
{{Short description|Indian Music Band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Kerala, India
| years_active = 2017–present
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| genre = Independent music
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| caption = Members (From Left): Ajay Krishnan, Midhun Paul, Vijo Job, Sithara Krishnakumar, Liboy Praisly Kripesh and Srinath Nair
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Project Malabaricus is an Indian independent music band from Kerala formed in 2017 by popular playback singer Sithara Krishnakumar. The band has been noted for exploring socially and culturally relevant narratives through their music. They have performed at over 250 stages, globally, since their inception. The band's debut indie project Rithu has the distinction to be the first album in Malayalam mixed in Dolby Atmos.{{Citation| last = Nagarajan| first = Saraswathy| title = Sithara Krishnakumar's band Project Malabaricus comes up with a song and a campaign for the environment| url = https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/sithara-krishnakumars-project-malabaricus-croons-to-save-the-environment/article34230737.ece| access-date = 3 April 2021}}
Formation
Over the years Sithara Krishnakumar has collaborated with various popular musical bands in Kerala as well as collaborated in many stage shows, which include international shows as well. In 2014, she formed a musical band Eastraga, which focuses on a mix of female-oriented songs backed by a team of renowned musicians.{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sithara-and-eastraga/article5868934.ece|title=Sithara and Eastraga|website=The Hindu|access-date=26 March 2024}} Following a series of successful performances and covers with Eastraga, Sithara formed Project Malabaricus in 2017 with Liboy Praisly Kripesh to explore the horizons her interest in folk and fusion. Project Malabaricus, the 6 member band, is an independent venture that features contemporarised folk and classical songs. Collaborating with popular lyricists in the Malayalam music industry, Project Malabaricus releases originals that also explore various pertinent narratives such as women empowerment, Malabar folklore, environmental conservation, human resilience and cultural diversity. The band debuted with their album Rithu as Music Mojo Originals.{{fact|date=May 2025}}
Members
- Sithara Krishnakumar – Lead vocalist & founder
- Srinath Nair – Keyboard & vocals
- Liboy Praisly Kripesh – Rhythm guitar & founder
- Ajay Krishnan – Bass guitar
- Vijo Job – Lead guitar
- Midhun Paul – Drums
Notable Discography
Notable Shows
- Dubai Expo 2020{{cite web|url=https://virtualexpodubai.com/listen-watch/events/india-sitharas-project-malabaricus-ft-niranj-suresh-and-mithun-jayaraj|title=India: Sithara's Project Malabaricus {{pipe}} World Expo|website=virtualexpodubai.com|access-date=26 March 2024}}
- Indiegaga Music Festival 2019{{cite web|url=https://www.indiegaga.com/sitharasmalabaricus|title=Sithara's Malabaricus|website=Indiegaga|access-date=26 March 2024}}
- South Side Story music Festival 2022 & 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/sithara-krishnakumar-on-her-career-my-journey-has-been-rooted-in-my-desire-to-find-my-true-voice-exclusive-8578645.html|title=Sithara Krishnakumar On Her Career: My Journey Has Been Rooted In My Desire To Find My True Voice {{pipe}} Exclusive|website=News18|access-date=26 March 2024}}
- Kochi Biennale Closing Ceremony 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/three-more-days-for-the-kochi-muziris-biennale-to-close/article66711273.ece|title=Three more days for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale to close|website=The Hindu|access-date=26 March 2024}}
- High on music - USA, Canada, Australia, Uk, Ireland
- Urdu Festival{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/six-day-urdu-heritage-festival-opens-today/article29827240.ece|title=Six-day Urdu Heritage Festival opens today|website=The Hindu|access-date=26 March 2024}}
- International Indie Music Festival Kovalam 2022{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kerala-to-host-1st-international-indie-music-festival-from-november-9/articleshow/95277235.cms?from=mdr|title=indie: Kerala to host 1st international Indie music festival from November 9|website=The Economic Times|access-date=26 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://curlytales.com/attend-keralas-first-ever-international-indie-music-festival-at-kovalam-crafts-village-this-november/|website=curlytales.com|title=Attend Kerala's First Ever International Indie Music Festival At Kovalam Crafts Village This November|access-date=26 March 2024}}