Welcome! Ramya Shankar is a Musician/Vocalist/Sound Artist, a certified sound healer, and founder of Mukti Music. She weaves Indian classical traditions with jazz and global influences to inspire soulful, cross-cultural musical experiences.
Vocalist
Ramya Shankar is a
Vocalist/Sound Artist/Musician, and trailblazer in the world of crossover
music. Her independent work fuses the intricate depth of
Indian classical ragas with the soul of jazz, creating a sound
that is both contemporary and rooted in tradition. Through
her original compositions and collaborations, she bridges
cultures and genres, offering a fresh, global voice in independent music.
"Ramya's music is the sweet spot where Jazz meets Raga.
Sound meets the soul"
- Saamagana Magazine
Upcoming shows
Sun May 3rd 2:00 - 3:30 pm
at the SFIFA
We need your heartbeat, literally.
We invite you to a unique interactive performance where science listens and music responds.
Real audience heartbeats will be captured live and become the pulse of a set blending Carnatic tradition, jazz standards, and improvisation, in collaboration with a researcher from CCRMA, Stanford University.
It could be yours.
BIOSIGNALS & MUSIC —
Let our shared human experience come alive through sound.
San Francisco International Arts Festival
Consciousness through Sound
At the heart of Ramya Shankar’s work lies a deep commitment to awakening consciousness through sound. Drawing from Indian classical music, jazz, and sound healing traditions, her offerings are designed to tune the mind, body, and spirit into deeper alignment. Whether through performance, teaching, or meditative practice, sound becomes a powerful bridge to inner awareness and transformation.
