Nikhil P. Yerawadekar
Afrobeat Jazz Fusion
Multi-instrumentalist blending Afrobeat, jazz, and global sounds with NYC's diverse musical heritage.
About
Nikhil P. Yerawadekar is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Queens, NY, known for nearly a decade as bassist in the Afrobeat band Antibalas. He founded Low Mentality in 2012, creating genre-transcending music that draws from Fela Kuti, reggae, dancehall, jazz, and hip-hop. His work spans leading bands, producing recordings, and collaborating with legendary artists like Hailu Mergia.
Music Style
Yerawadekar creates propulsive fusion music that weaves between Afrobeat, jazz, reggae, dancehall, and rock. His approach emphasizes finding organic connections between seemingly disparate styles to create funky, personal, and timeless music.
Background
- Hometown
- Queens, New York, USA
- Education
- New York University
- Instruments
- bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals, percussion
- Active
- 2000s-present
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