Chandbibi and the Waste Candidates is a prolific band based out of the IT capital of India, Bangalore. The band stands for the rich vocal layers over RnB, funk, Latin, and konnakol inspired grooves interspersed with jazz harmony and a healthy dose of the 'strange and beautiful'. Beneath the polished lacquer of its smooth jazz surface, Chandbibi's vocals bring an element of grit to her waste candidates. The band members are highly influenced by legendary artist like Hiatus Kaiyote, Tune Yards, James Brown, Karina Colis, Raphaelle Brochet, Gavin Harrison, Liquid Soul, Guthrie Govan, Snarky Puppy, Bonobo, Robert Glasper, etc. Band Members: Mana Dhanraj on vocals
Sidhant Jain on guitars
Kavita Sarna on bass guitars
Navneet Rao on drums