Indie artiste Haniya Nafisa on her album, music production and singing in the Kannur dialect
Indie artist Haniya Nafisa discusses her debut album 'Vaakkath', which features lyrics in the Kannur dialect. She reflects on her journey from suppressing her regional identity to embracing it as a core part of her musical authenticity.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing trend of regional linguistic pride in the Indian independent music scene.
Despite making her indie debut two years ago, Kochi-based artiste Haniya Nafisa says she has only recently found the confidence to call herself “a singer, songwriter, producer and composer”. After releasing over 15 independent tracks in two years, the 23-year-old has reached a new milestone with her debut album, Vaakkath .
The article is a profile piece on an artist and does not contain political or social bias.
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