SHAKTI IS SOLD OUT! "DO THE THANG THANG" IS AVAILABLE AS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD! Shakti is “the first Indian Hip-Pop Diva” Her self-titled debut contains mellifluous Eastern beats, mixed with melodies reminiscent of Indian ‘ragas’ and soulful R&B soundscapes that are interwoven with pop and urban grooves. Shakti has been exposed to the best of both worlds making her the perfect icon to represent East West fusion “at home it was traditional Indian music and outside it was kids beat boxing, rapping and breakdancing on cardboard.” Motown (Detroit) has added Shakti to its prestigious list of renowned musicians. Shakti was born and raised in America to parents of Indian decent. Starting with “Sapthaswaram”, sa, ri, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni, sa (Indian solfege) at the tender age of seven, she learned Carnatic music, South Indian style, from her grandmother (who also appears on album). Shakti began piano lessons at age eight, and at twelve she studied jaz...