Experience the Unique Sound of KANDA
At just 22 years old, KANDA is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting new voices in global fusion music. Blending the smooth emotion of R&B and soul with the vibrant rhythms of Punjabi and Hindi music, KANDA has created a distinctive English Indian sound that feels both contemporary and culturally timeless.
With over 3 million YouTube views and more than 1 million Spotify streams, KANDA is building a fast-growing international audience drawn to his genre-defying style, infectious melodies, and authentic storytelling. His music bridges cultures effortlessly, connecting listeners across the UK, India, and beyond.
KANDA’s rise has already seen him collaborate with legendary artists and producers including Panjabi MC, Dr Zeus, Apache Indian, DJ Harpz, Ashok Gill, Manak-e, and Karam Brar - cementing his reputation as one of the most promising crossover artists of his generation.
His electrifying live performances have taken him to major stages including The O2 Arena in London (2020), the MOBO Awards Initiation Ceremony (2021), and Edgbaston Stadium (2025), where he continues to captivate audiences with his energy, charisma, and boundary-pushing sound.
As he continues to evolve artistically, KANDA represents the next generation of global fusion music, seamlessly blending genres, languages, and cultures while bringing a fresh new wave of British Asian artistry to the world stage.
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KANDA is a Coventry-based British-Asian singer-songwriter blending urban, pop, R&B, and rap influences to create a distinctive sound.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Bruno Mars, Rag’n’Bone Man, and J Hus, KANDA delivers emotionally powerful storytelling through his music.
He started performing at the age of 8, writing and producing his own songs by 14, and has since grown into a promising artist with over 1 Million+ streams across all platforms.
Timeline
- BBC C&W Artist of the Month (2020)
- Performed at the O2 Arena in the final of the Open Mic UK 2020 Competition
- BBC Asian Network Artist of the Week (2020)
- Gained a feature on Tom Robinson’s BBC Radio 6 show, where Tom described KANDA’s song (Never the same), as “The most emotionally powerful song I have heard signifying the BLM movement” (2020)
- Collaborated with worldwide sensation Panjabi MC on their single ‘Latino Heat’ gaining over 200,000 streams on all platforms
- Several plays and playlisting from BBC Asian Network, BBC Introducing Midlands, Amazing Radio & Amazing Radio USA
- Chosen to perform exclusively at the 2021 MOBO Awards press launch (2021)
- IHGYN (I Have Got You Now) released early this year with Suicide Prevention charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) gaining over 50,000 Spotify streams and Track of The Week (22.4.22) from BBC 1Xtra (played on all shows including Sian Anderson, Cuppy and Lady Leshurrs who also interviewed Kanda live on air.
- Appeared on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch program on 29th May 2022
- Festival Performances at Godiva Festival Coventry and Campers Calling Festival, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire
- Headline act at Fiddlers Elbow, Camden, London in September 2023
- Performance at The Camden Assembly 02nd December 2023
- Performance at HMV Empire Coventry 03rd February 2024
- Performance at Old Blue Last 25th Feb 2024
- Performance at Titanic Hotel, Turkey July 2024
- BBC West Midlands Artist Spotlight – September 2024
- Performance at XOYO BHAM with Dr Zeus - October 24
- Performance at Fox & Firkin with Apache Indian & Panjabi MC – November 24
- Performed at famous venue Spice of Life with a band for the first time on 14th March 2025
- Released first track with DJ Harpz ‘London to LA’ on 18th April 2025
- Released a track with reggae icon Apache Indian ‘Pass the Baton’ on 6th June 2025
- Second release with DJ Harpz ‘Bamb Lagdi’ on 7th August 2025
- Performed at Edgbaston in collaboration with Birmingham Phoenix, The Hundred and BBC Introducing on 8th August 2025
- Released his most popular Punjabi song to date, ‘Like Me’ with DJ Harpz and Karam Brar on 24th October 2025
- Attended Wingstop Coventry opening as a VIP on guestlist, on 29th January 2026
- Released most popular Hindi song of his to date, ‘Dil Dhadke’ on 6th February 2026
- Performed a live session for BBC Asian Network at Maida Vale Studios on 27th February 2026
- Part of the VIPs at the Coventry City Football Club Music Party on 11th March 2026
- Released ‘Sajna’ on 27th March 2026
- Performed a set in Paraty, Brazil on 8th May 2026
- Released latest song with DJ Harpz and Manak-E, ‘Going Crazy’ on 22nd May 2026
1M+
Total Streams
40+
Songs Released
3M+
YouTube Views
