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Itida (born Aditi Srivastava) is an Indian-American Singer, Songwriter, & Performing Artist based out of Los Angeles, California. Itida is a disciple of Legendary Padmavibhushan Girija Devi (Benaras Gharana Classical- She is originally from Lucknow, India.[1][2]
Career
Itida initially started out pursuing a career in law. While working towards law school after her graduation from the University of California San Diego, she began embracing her passion for music and songwriting. She went to India to formally train under her legendary Guru in Vocal Hindustani Classical music. Her music reflects a taste of folk, hindustani classical (Benaras Gharana) and sufi (A reflection of her family's roots to Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh, India)--mixed with her western and global musical influences.
In 2014, Itida founded the band Des Pardes. [3] The band is a collaboration concept where Itida works with artists from all over the world to blend the music of the West with Hindustani Classical/Benaras Gharana.[4] Des Pardes was the first international fusion band that was signed on to "Qyuki", the music company formed by music composer A.R Rehman. [5]
Itida's debut album was Pen & Paper. It was released through Hungama Digital/Artist Aloud in 2013. After founding the Des Pardes Band, Itida released the album Des Pardes in 2014 featuring artists from the Des Pardes Band. Both Pen and Paper (2013) and Des Pardes (2014) albums have been on Hungama music's top 10 charts. [6]
Itida has 9 music videos for both her solo songs and along with band members in Des Pardes Band.[7] She also has acted in the movie "Amit Sahni Ki List" in 2014
Itida toured across India, performing in places such as:
- Lucknow Mohatsav 2016[8]
- SAIFAI Mahotsav 2016
- Taj Mohatsav 2015
- Subah-e-Banaras: Ganga Dusshera 2015 at Assi Ghat, Varanasi
- Anifest'14: Lucknow
- Exuberance 2014 at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi
- Lucknow Mohatsav 2014
- Hard Cafe, Worli, Mumbai 2011
Discography
Albums:
| Year | Album | Track |
| 2014 | Des-Pardes | Des-Pardes (ft. Rahul Mishra) |
| Megh Garjan (ft. Rahul Mishra & Rohit Mishra) | ||
| Ye-Mann (ft. Mohit Mishra) | ||
| Dorie (ft. Rahul Mishra & Rohit Mishra) | ||
| In Your Eyes (ft. Rahul Mishra) | ||
| 2013 | Pen & Paper | Us |
| Saiyan | ||
| More Piya | ||
| Sorry | ||
| Pen & Paper | ||
| Dadi's Song 'Banno' |
Singles:
| Year | Track |
| 2022 | Aise Na Banao (ft. Rahul Mishra, Jai Kothari & Krishna Purohit |
| 2022 | Khoj |
| 2021 | Gaiye Ganpati Jagvandan |
| 2021 | Aeri Sakhi (Cover) |
| 2021 | Rani Sri |
| 2021 | Ab Ke Sawan |
Other Tracks:
| Year | Track |
| 2020 | Yeh Zindagi |
| 2020 | Vaishnava (A Prayer) |
| 2015 | Govinda Bol (Original Cover) |
Collaborations:
| Year | Track | Artists |
| 2012 | Paani Paani Re | Rabbit Sack C (ft. Itida & Bluntz) |
| 2012 | Tripshaw | Rabbit Sack C (ft. Itida) |
| 2012 | Chandni Ki Shawl | Itida (ft. Rabbit Sack C) |
| 2011 | Ek din bik jayega | Itida (with RSC Tunes) |
| 2011 | Poocho na Yaar Kya Hua - Remix | Rabbit Sack C (ft. Young Prozpekt & Itida) |
| 2011 | Tu Mera Dil | Itida (ft. Aman Trikha, Harpreet Singh) |
Awards & Nominations
Itida was nominated for the "Best Female Artist" category in the 2014 ArtistAloud Music Awards. She placed in the top 5, along with Shreya Ghoshal, Sujata Majumdar, Sujata Majumdar, & Chaittali Shrivasttava.[9][10]
Itida also was awarded the U.P. NRI Ratna Award in 2017 by the Uttar Pradesh Government for her efforts in music.[5]
References
- ↑ "Mahira reunites with her friend in Lucknow". The Times of India. November 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Mahira Khan Gets Emotional Listening To Her Indian Friend Talk About Her | Reviewit.pk". reviewit.pk. December 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Des Pardes - YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "Des Pardes – ITIDA featuring Rahul Mishra". December 26, 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "लखनऊ की इतिदा स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर विदेश में मचाएंगी धूम". Amar Ujala.
- ↑ "Our Artistes". Radio Chutney.
- ↑ "ItidaOfficial - YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "Lucknow Mahotsava 2016 becomes singers' paradise" – via www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "VOTE FOR THE TOP 5 NOMINEES OF ARTIST ALOUD MUSIC AWARDS". April 30, 2015.
- ↑ Gupta, Kaushal. "Artist Aloud Music Awards - 2015".
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