Indra (31)

Indra is an artist, songwriter, indigenous dancer and vocal coach hailing from Barbados. As a teenager, Indra’s talents for singing and songwriting were recognised by the legendary artist Eddy Grant who became a musical mentor, producing two albums released on his Ice Records label.

She went on to become one of the most prolific backing vocalists in the Caribbean and was chosen to represent the Caribbean as an acoustic folk artist at several music expositions worldwide including Midem (France), WOMEX (Denmark), ‘South By South West’ SXSW (USA), WSIS (Switzerland) & Caribbean Music Expo CME (Jamaica). In addition to a thriving singing career, she has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, and the Caribbean and now runs one of the leading Caribbean lifestyle blogs Its Joy Within

Indra lived in Jamaica for a time, songwriting for artists such as Nadine Sutherland, Luciano, Natel and Mr. Vegas, for whom she wrote several songs on his album including the hit song, ‘Sweet Jamaica‘ which charted #1 on MTV Africa & #1 in the German Reggae Charts, #1 BBC 1Xtra and #7 Billboard reggae charts. She also recorded songs with Rory StoneLove such as ‘Journey’ which received great support by David Rodigan on BBC radio. At the BMA Music Awards Indra was nominated for best Inspirational/ Gospel Artist and she was also awarded for a significant contribution to Caribbean Music by the University Of The West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.

After much travelling, Indra moved back to Barbados, living in the countryside and spending the days farming, hiking, recording in her home studio and fine-tuning her homecooking skills. In 2021, Indra travelled to Europe and recorded the recently released album ‘Kingdom Call’ with producer Kris Kemist of UK based label Reality Shock Records and in 2022 went to Jamaica to complete the album started with StoneLove due for release in 2023. In March 2023 she sang for Eddy Grant’s 75th celebration event at Bayleys in Barbados. Indra naturally infuses music into everyday life, writing and recording while growing food and making things.