ASHWARYA started her musical journey by only listening to Hindi or Bollywood music.
It wasn’t until she discovered the iconic So Fresh CDs, a staple for Australian kids of the 2000s, that her style began to reflect her Indian-Australian experience.
Now a rising star in the pop music scene, ASHWARYA is challenging the boxes she's been placed in based on her identity.
I think there's a fine line between appreciating the culture...versus just putting me in a category of "ASHWARYA, Indian born Australian artist", because that's not entirely who I amASHWARYA on identity labels
In this episode of SBS Spice, she joins Suhayla Sharif and opens up about the highs and lows of navigating the music industry, social media trends and cross-border collaborations.
Tap the audio player to listen to the full interview.
SBS Spice breaks new ground with English-language content for young South Asians in Australia by exploring what makes us tick or ick. Find us on your podcast apps such as the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or LiSTNR and follow us on Instagram @SBSSpice.
