Priya Ragu

“i really felt the full range of santhosam at priya’s show, from dancing kuthu to feeling the 90s r&b nostalgia. the experience of a tamil diaspora kid is reflected her music and so relatable. my favorite part was the “free palestine” chant transitioning to “black goose.” we all needed that, the crowd went crazy - grateful for an authentic artist like priya ragu who makes me proud to say damn she’s tamil!!!” 

- Thiviya Saraswati

“What’s amazing about Priya Ragu, JapphnaGold, and their team is how they elevate their unique diasporic experience. So clearly influenced by 90s hip hop, r&b, funk, and soul AND also Tamil folk music like Naattupura Paattu and Carnataa - it’s amazing to see the fusion, the creativity, the blends, the take on diasporic “santhosam” aka happiness and joy with a clear message of liberation. As an island girl, I beamed with pride at what Priya Ragu offers us all.” 

- Thanushka Yakupitiyage (aka DJ Ushka)