Homegrown Staff
Her journey is a soaring melody of cultural pride, artistic transformation, and a relentless fight for inclusivity in India's music scene.
Lovingly referred to as ‘Tips’ by the internet, Tipriti Kharbangar, the powerhouse vocalist behind Shillong's blues-infused juggernaut, Soulmate, shreds labels along with her guitar strings.
Growing up in Shillong during the 80s and 90s exposed Tipriti to a contrasting reality. The peacefulness of the hills coexisted with the turbulence of political unrest.
"We had a very simple yet peaceful connection with nature," she reminisces, "but we were also going through hardships of various agitations."
Tipriti Kharbangar is now on a new chapter in her musical journey – her solo career. This transition marks a shift in her creative process, one that is both liberating and challenging.
Tipriti's music is intensely personal, often blending together themes of empowerment, cultural pride, and social justice.