Aki Kumar Signs with Sony India (Ep 118)

Only a few episodes ago I was joined by Bollywood Blues artist, Aki Kumar. Aki had some exciting news at the time that was under wraps, so I wanted to have him back to announce his signing with Sony Music India and the release of his single Dilruba. Episode Highlights We start by discussing the Sony Music India launch of his music video, and go on to discuss: How this opportunity has opened him up to a new yet familiar market The unusual nature of a Hindi artist in a Blues world How his relationship with Little Village Foundation has supported his career The reaction of his band members The universal language of blues and how that can increase your paid work Mentioned in this Episode Aki Kumar Website Dilruba Music Video Sony Music India YouTube Channel Related Episodes Why Musicians Shouldn't Have a Cell Phone on Stage - Johnny Burgin (Ep 31)  Kid Andersen on TrueFire TV and His Forthcoming Album (Ep 110)  Mark Warner on The NightHawks, Performing, Recording & Rock & Roll (Ep 30)  Bollywood Blues Man Aki Kumar on Gratitude, Humility and Band Dynamics (Ep 113)  Pledge your support for Unstarving Musician on Patreon The Unstarving Musician is committed to sharing the best tips and information of other music professionals to help musicians do more of what they love – make music. Our weekly podcasts features in depth discussions with musicians and music space professionals discussing music creation, marketing, and business tips. All this is made possible by the contributions of individuals like you in our shared community who love making music. Patreon is a bit like Kickstarter, but instead of culminating in one large project, it's a way of crowdfunding ongoing creative endeavors. Patreon also serves as a community site where supporters can communicate and discuss new creations. Visit the Unstarving Musician Crowd Sponsor Page for more on supporting MUSICIAN RESOURCES The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo BandZoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music The Musician's Profit Path: The 5-Stage Blueprint To Create Massive Growth In Your Fan Base and Sustainable Income For Your Music Career, by Bree Noble No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis Visit my Resources page for more musician resources. This episode is brought to you by Bandzoogle. From garage bands to Grammy winners, Bandzoogle powers the websites for thousands of musicians around the world. Plans start at just $8.29/month, which includes hosting and your own free custom domain name. Go to Bandzoogle.com to start your 30 day free trial. Use promo code "robonzo" to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. *Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!