No Noise. Just Music.
Exclusive indie songs, poetry and conversations — a collaborative space where Dr. Madhan Karky brings together some of India's finest musicians to craft music that moves without the noise.
Paa Music is an indie label founded by Dr. Madhan Karky, built around one simple conviction: that great music needs no embellishment. The songs here are crafted with care, featuring minimal arrangements, soulful melodies and lyrics that linger.
Each release is a collaboration between Karky and some of India's most celebrated classical, film and indie artists, brought together in a shared love for Tamil poetry and melody.
Lyrics rooted in classical Tamil sensibility, written for the contemporary ear.
Songs penned by Madhan Karky, spanning love, longing, nature and reflection.
Indie releases that place the voice and the word at the centre, free of noise.
Conversations on music, poetry and the creative process with leading artists.
Jerard Felix · Madhan Karky · Deepak · Maria
The Tamil birthday song that changed how a generation celebrates. "பிறந்தநாள் பாடல்" is a short, fresh and tender song penned by Madhan Karky with a tune that stays with you long after the candles are blown out. It has become the most-played song from Paa Music, sung at birthdays across the world.
Watch on YouTubeA selection of indie releases — each one a meeting of voices, words and melody.
Paa Music brings together voices that have shaped Indian classical, film and indie music. Each collaboration is a meeting of craft.
Songs, lyric videos, poetry talks and podcasts — all of Paa Music lives on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to catch every new release.
Paa Music on YouTubeFor collaborations, licensing, or to enquire about an upcoming release, write to our manager. We'd love to hear from you.