Cinci Voice is perhaps the first Indian group blog dedicated to music. The blog name also specifies that the music bloggers featured in Cinci Voice are primarily from Cincinatti. They have been on a break and are now planning for a come back. Audio India wrote to Sreeharshan, one of the founding members of the blog to know more.

How did the idea form up?

This idea was the brain child of Krishna Prasad. We were friends bounded by passion for music and singing. So we thought this was a medium for us to showcase our talents and to network with music minded people across the world.

How many singers are there now in Cinci Voice and how do you add members? Is there any criteria?

Cincy voice had 4 founding members, but we have accommodated people from across the globe…its all about music and not about just the 4 of us :-)

Are all singers based on Cincinatti area?

Krishna has now moved to a different state in the US but everyone else now lives in Cincinnati.

Some personal questions to you, Harshan. Did you have any formal training in music?

No…how I wish I had some :)

What were your activities in the field of music before you started online singing and music blogging?

Just karaoke singing at parties for fun. In my younger days, I have sung for college day celebrations at shanmukhanda hall and also came on zee antakshari in 93. Singing was in me..but just off and on without much discipline nor structure.

When did you start music blogging and what lead you to it?

As I said it was Krishna Prasad’s idea and he started the blog and we started contributing to it.

Can you write about how music blogging has helped you compared to your musical life before music blogging?

Started taking singing a little more seriously as we were showcasing this to the whole world.

What is the best thing that you like about music blogging?

You make virtual friends who share the same passion – music and singing.

What do you dislike the most about music blogging?

Constructive criticism is hard to come – its always appreciation.

What equipments do you use for home recording?

Shure sm58/adobe audition/condenser mic

What kinds of music do you like?

I like melody …it could be in any lanugage. I dont really like the current music..

Your favorite singer, music director, lyricist – and the reasons you preferred them over the rest.

I would say my fav singers are kishoreda , Rafi saab, Lathaji, Ashaji, Yesudas (malayalam), Hemant and Manna dey

What are your other hobbies/interests apart from music?

sports, mimicry.

Have you got any breakthrough in the music industry or is there something in the pipeline?

Never thought about getting a break in music industry, just happy to keep this passion going. :-)

Thank you Harshan, for your time.

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