A folk song has over a thousand faces and you must meet them all. A folk song might vary in meaning… from one moment to the next. It depends on who’s playing and who’s listening.” Bob Dylan Avi and the Uprising is a defining example of Dylan’s words, musically Avi breaks a thousand traditions, while still honoring his musical heritage and capturing the most diverse of audiences, he meets them all. A classically trained bass baritone, a certified yogi, with a degree in political science, and a devotee of Gandhi, there is nothing common about this man or this artist. Infectious song writing, a strong yet effortless vocal ability & critically acclaimed videos have secured Avi notable rotation on MTV, VH1, Hit 95 FM, sofar sounds and Balcony TV. MTV Indies describing him as; “Bringing two musical worlds, Indian and Western, together and fusing them in a blissful earthly feel is what Avijit Mishra does with…Avi & The Uprising.” In fact, MTV were so taken with the album that they became the exclusive media partner of the three-city album launch. Born in Tokyo, his father a prestigious Indian scientist who shaped India’s scientific independence movement. His mother holds a doctorate in literature & is revered as a holistic healer. His mother is also credited (alongside black & white Bollywood films) as being his first singing teacher. Both of humble lineage, both arising from province of Utter Pradesh. It was Avi’s parents who’s progressive & deeply rooted sense of social justice, and complex political understanding that carved his moral and spiritual views and in turn the subject matter of the muse of the young song writer. The inherent Indian vibe… begins to spool out from the very beginning... Sub-continental sounds abound on the album with Eastern instruments like the esraj, morchang and riveting Rajasthani folk harmonically enmeshed with acoustic guitars, flamenco finger picking and blues to create a sound that is global and yet firmly rooted in India.” NME Musically, he is firmly rooted in American folk and blues while integrating diverse influences like opera, Indian classical & gypsy folk, Avi subtly captures the organic melting pot (and tempered rebellion) of contemporary India. While a newcomer to the Australian tour circuit, Avi promptly secured notable bookings at Melbourne’s infamous Espy, Cherry Bar and Revolver. A bright future is expected for this unique and compelling import. Three chords can change the world, but it depends on who’s playing and who’s listening. While, neither the East nor the West, Avi is worth the listen. Avi & The Uprising's new release “Boom Boom Shiva” is all about the focality of Avi's incredible voice. Seriously, this man sounds like God” The Score Magazine