Pokkisham

Pokkisham is a London born singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer of Sri Lankan heritage . Her love of storytelling, set against jazz harmony, soulful vocals and intricate arrangements brings you into her world. Pokkisham means ‘treasure’, representing her Tamil heritage, as well as signifying the value of music on her life.

Unafraid to blend different styles and influences, Pokkisham is reaching out to share music that pushes boundaries and shows true craftswomanship. There is true freedom here in her style that mixes jazz harmony, soulful vocals and poetry-infused lyricism, aided by years of performing experience, musical knowledge and a sense of deep inquiry to all that she does.

Forged from the foundation of a rich musical heritage combining early exposure to Carnatic South Indian musical traditions alongside a training in Western Classical music, Pokkisham also fell into a rabbit hole of love for jazz, funk, soul and has never climbed out. Her musical landscape was heavily influenced by great singer-pianist/songwriters like Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Billy Joel, Elton John, Tori Amos and Nina Simone as well as musical poets Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.

Pokkisham writes purely for what she feels she needs to express and what also resonates in the world around her.


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