YFB January Issue-People-iNDRANi {Risse C}

Indra Denys Rudder also known as iNDRANi is passionate and dedicated in all that she pursues, this young woman is an accomplished author/singer/songwriter/vocal coach-  powerhouse by definition.

Moving out at the age of 17, she worked 5 jobs to support herself, establishing independence at a very young age. A name synonymous with local and regional music, iNDRANi  got her start singing in local nightclubs with Legend, a group of which prominent calypsonian Natahlee Burke was also a member. From these humble beginnings, iNDRANi has become an icon in the local and regional music industry, with an impressive resume. Working with the likes of reggae kings Shaggy and Mr. Vegas and soca star Machel Montano HD, being the original voice for Sharon of the popular telecommunications ad for LIME, as well as the voice in the commercials and songs for popular DJs Verseewild , Lil Rick and Salt. No wonder she has 3 nominations at the 2011 Barbados Music Awards.

This busy bee has big plans for 2011, some of which include: the development of music in the public schools and children homes of Barbados, successfully releasing her album 'Goddess Wild' which features the single 'Stronger' along with a plethora of Bajan artistes and producers, and being part of the Bajan delegation at the MIDEM Conference in Cannes, France. iNDRANi would also like to collaborate with local artistes such as Teff, Damian Marvay, Shane'Blade'Free and Buggy. One might say that she lives up to her name, Indra is the name of the Hindu God of Gods responsible for power, thunder and drops of rain.

You are probably asking "wait she don stop?", and admittedly, Indra does struggle to balance her busy schedule with other aspects of life. Nothing short of a workaholic, she usually pushes herself to the limit in order to produce exceptional work. However, when the going gets too tough, she tries to bring some equilibrium to the scale. On her social side, she finds time to unwind by dancing, reading, watching movies, working out and cooking (her favourite). With reference to a Mr., she candidly states that there is none present at the moment, but when the time comes "he'll find me and life will make a beautiful space carved just for him". 

So how does iNDRANi feel about the Barbadian music industry? "Wha we got talent galore bout hey!" and she continues by stating the label signings of Bajan artistes come as no surprise to her, but cannot fathom why the powers that be keep letting others dip in our 'oil mine' of talent for free. More local music should be in rotation, artistes should receive better treatment and payment for performances and the government should invest in the talent because an artiste is a walking advertisement for the country.

When asked about persons who have made it all possible, iNDRANi lists numerous influences. After the Most Divine, she mentions her mother and Aunt Lorna along with her huge circle of friends. She gives credit to Barbadian musical icons such as Eddy Grant for teaching her everything she knows and Chris Allman for her first recording experience. Other noted were Viking Tundah, Minim of Million Dollar Music and Grammy nominated engineer and producer Jeff Glixman who bought her first guitar.

 

Ya want 3 words to sum she up?
'Full ah love, talented an brave ya see she dey'

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