Nikhil Korula

Classically trained in voice from the age of 5, Nikhil Korula first lent his dulcet tones to sing with the likes of opera giants such as Placido Domingo and pop stars Barry Manilow and the late Luther Vandross. As a boy soprano, Korula also sang for one of Danny Elfman's first film scores and in addition, also performed at the 32nd Annual Grammy® Awards with Mike and the Mechanics in 1990. However, after graduating from the USC Thornton School of Music with a Bachelor's Degree in Operatic Vocal Performance, his creative talents drew him to the intense world of jazz and improvisation which led to his playing many acoustic sets throughout Los Angeles. This experience in turn helped him to collaborate with some of the city's finest jazz musicians to form the Nikhil Korula Band (NK Band). Due to its ever-increasing fan following, this vibrant musical act has traveled all over the globe playing festivals such as BONNAROO (2008 & 2009), SUMMERFEST (2007-2019), the PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (2011), ARROYO SECO (2017) and more while gathering worldwide attention one fan at a time. Blending the sounds of calypso, rock, reggae, African and Latin grooves, this unique sextet infuses extraordinary musicianship with irresistible dance jams, a combination that has led the NIKHL KORULA BAND to open for such esteemed artists as Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Gary Clark Jr, The Fray, Gavin Degraw, Ray Lamontagne and countless others. In 2017, Nikhil Korula won his first Grammy certificate for writing the opening track to Ziggy Marley's Grammy winning album for Best Reggae Album. With dedicated fans, exceptional live shows, and consistently remarkable songwriting, the Nikhil Korula Band continues to have a remarkable effect and amazing impact on audiences globally.