Whether singing for Bijayini Satpathy at Baryshnikov Arts Center in NYC, swinging with jazz peers at Black Cat in SF, or leading the Navatman Music Collective (choir) through an installation on the High Line, Roopa brings her versatile talent and generous spirit to her musical endeavors.

Roopa Mahadevan is a leading second-generation Indian classical and crossover vocalist in the American diaspora. Her signature crossover project, Roopa in Flux, and collaborations in jazz, R&B/soul, free improv, and dance/theater have taken her to venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, MET Museum, Carnegie Hall, SFJazz, Sadler’s Wells, Jacob’s Pillow, and more.

Roopa trained in Carnatic (South Indian) vocal under Asha Ramesh and further under Suguna Varadachari in India through the Fulbright scholarship. Awarded the title“Kala Ratna” by Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana, Roopa has performed in prestigious Carnatic venues such as Chennai's Music Academy during the December music season, and become an in-demand Carnatic vocalist for leading Bharathanatyam dancers around the world.

Roopa was a featured soloist with Grammy-winning Album Calling All Dawns, by Christopher Tin. Roopa has worked with top artists across fields, such as Wynton Marsalis (jazz), Mythili Prakash (dance), Misha Chowdhury (theater), and Arto Lindsay (rock) and done residencies at Joe’s Pub, Banff Center, Ryder Farm, and Hedgebrook.

Through her multiple avatars - composer, choir director, dance accompanist, comedian, teacher, and more - Roopa brings a critical commentary, humor, and authenticity rarely found in a traditional Indian classical artist of her caliber. Roopa is excited to tour Roopa in Flux and and bring her brand of radical joy to more communities.