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Motherjane
Motherjane brings Indian musical traditions into progressive rock, pairing intricate arrangements with reflective songwriting about identity, struggle and the search for meaning.
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About the music.
Motherjane began in Kochi in 1996. Their music connects progressive rock with Indian classical influences, using detailed arrangements and forceful playing to support songs concerned with inner life, identity and human experience.
The catalogue includes Insane Biography and Maktub, alongside the later releases 111 and Dobāreh. For a first visit, these linked releases offer two points of entry into the band's recorded work. The official website supplies further background, while the Bandcamp album page includes credits and direct listening.
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An editorial profile by Burnt Chapati. Artist and catalogue references reviewed on .