Asima Ensemble is a professional folk band based out of the capital of Kerala, Trivandrum. In Sanskrit, the word 'Asima' means 'beyond the boundaries', and the ensemble is a combination of India's rhythmic and melodic systems with harmonic traditions of Western music. The music of Asima is composed and directed by an Australian musician, Devissaro, who is a trained classical pianist, and the singers in the ensemble are trained Carnatic musicians. With the eclectic, energetic, and experimental ensemble, Asima joyfully crosses boundaries – East, West, North, and South. Band Members: Vocals – Anil Ram, Gokul Bhaskar, Khalid, Anoop Sivanandan, Sreekumar, Anoop Mohandas Keyboard – Yakzan Pereira Bass – Ben Sam Jones Percussion – Sajith Pappan, Tao Issaro