Abby V

Abby V is a singer, songwriter, composer, and music producer from Toronto, Canada. He performs a variety of musical genres, including Pop (Hindi/Bollywood and Tamil/Kollywood), Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music, Ghazal, and R&B. He gained widespread recognition with his viral video "73 Ragas with Abby," which helped him enter the mainstream Indian music industry.Sumanti Sen. "Exclusive: Indian-origin Canadian singer Abby V opens up on how America is embracing South Asian music", Hindustan Times Chennai. 12 November 2023.
==Early life and education==
Abby V trained under Ranjani-Gayatri and Raji Gopalakrishnan for Indian Classical Music and also has training in Western Classical Music, and performs in multiple languages."Abby V: A Musical Journey." (2023). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and als holds a degree in vocal music performance and production technology from the Metalworks Institute, where he received the Slaight Scholarship. Nouman Khalil. "Mississauga musician receives Metalworks scholarship", The Mississauga News Mississauga, 03 November 2016. In November 2023, he released the album Aarambh with Ricky Kej, featuring collaborations with various Indian musicians. "Abby V and Ricky Kej Release Album Aarambh." (2023). Music News Today. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.musicnewstoday.com/abby-v-ricky-kej-aarambh. In June 2024, he recorded the song "Neelorpam" for the film Indian 2, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, catapulting him as a breakthrough artist in the Indian music industry."Abby V Sings for Indian 2." (2024). Film Music Review. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.filmmusicreview.com/abby-v-neelorpam-indian-2.
==Career==
In January 2020, Abby released a video titled "73 Ragas with Abby" on his YouTube channel, which was a parody of the "73 Questions with Vogue" series. The video gained significant attention and went viral, highlighting Abby's abilities in Indian classical music. In this video, Abby performed 73 ragas consecutively, demonstrating his training and skill in the field.Sruthi Raman. "Carnatic ragas have so much versatility: Abby V", The Times of India Chennai, 22 February 2020. "Abby V: A Musical Journey." (2023). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece.
Following this, Abby continued to develop his online presence on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. He has also collaborated with various international artists."Abby V: A Musical Journey." (2023). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece.
In November 2023, Abby released his breakthrough album, Aarambh, in collaboration with Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy Award winner. The album includes contributions from Indian musicians such as K.S. Chithra, Jonita Gandhi, Benny Dayal, Sona Mohapatra, and others. The album was distributed through the SufiScore platform and received positive reviews."Musicians Abby V, Ricky Kej bring a medley of voices with upcoming album 'Aarambh'." (2024). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/musicians-abby-v-ricky-kej-bring-a-medley-of-voices-with-upcoming-album-aarambh/article67494084.ece.
In June 2024, Abby worked with film composer Anirudh Ravichander on the soundtrack for the film Indian 2. The track "Neelorpam," performed by Abby, received favorable reviews, marking his entry into the Indian playback music industry."Singing for Indian 2: How singer Abby V got his big breakthrough." (2024). The Hindu. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/singing-for-indian-2-how-singer-abby-v-got-his-big-breakthrough/article68249806.ece.
Abby has also conducted tours and performed in various locations, including India, the United States, Canada, and several countries in Asia."Exclusive: Indian-origin Canadian singer Abby V opens up on how America is embracing South Asian music." (2024). Hindustan Times. Retrieved August 5, 2024, from https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/exclusive-indian-origin-canadian-singer-abby-v-opens-up-on-how-america-is-embracing-south-asian-music-101699426952455.html.
==Discography==
===Albums and singles===
* ‘’Aarambh’’ (Album featuring eight of Ricky Kej and Abby’s original compositions)
* ‘’Neelorpam’’ (Song from the film soundtrack of Indian 2 arranged by Anirudh Ravichander)"'Indian 2' second single Neelorpam out; Anirudh Ravichander's melodious song will please your eardrums" Chennai, 29 May 2024.
* First of All (Album featuring eight of Abby's original compositions)
* Maayavan (Song Mella Mella, duet with Shweta Subram)
* Monsoon Mangoes (song Beethe Din, with Mame Khan)
* Channa Ve Channa (Hindi single released by Zee Music Company)
* Atharamai (Tamil single co-produced by eminent Kollywood composer, C. Sathya)
 
==Awards and titles==
* MARTYs Best Vocalist Award, 2018"Marty Award Winners", 2018.
* Winner, Astro International Superstar Singing Reality Show, 2016"Astro Media Room", 2016.
* Ron Lenyk Inspiring Youth Art Award, Living Arts Centre 2017"Ron Lenyk Inspiring Youth Arts Award", 2017.
Category:Indian Singers
Category:Indian Classical Singers
Category:Bollywood Singers
Category:Music producers
Category:Canadian people