Biography

Kaav is an Indian instrumental band framed in 2009 by Syam N Pai (guitar), Shabeer P Ali (bass) and Arun S Kumar (drums). The Vypin Island, Kerala-based band discharged their eponymous EP of three tracks in 2010. The EP was delivered by guitar maestro Baiju Dharmajan. Kaav's EP got raving audits from different daily papers, magazines and a few worldwide sites and was chosen as the #1 Indian Indie EP of the year 2010 by online music magazine 'Indiecision'. The word 'Kaav' originates from Kaavu; the hallowed forests of Kerala. They are the native love places where serpents, goddesses and tribal spirits abide in. Kaavu streams naturally in space, with thick tropical vegetation rethinking its shapes. The mystery councils of Kaavu create numerous stories, tunes and legends. The ceremonial practices connected with Kaavu structure a rich wellspring of folkloric craftsmanship. Kaavu plays with the subliminal harmonies of social memory. This is the legendary, mysterious and enchanted area that resounds down the ears. The trio has performed at various events and parties including college fest. They are quite renowned in the southern part of India.