Indie artiste Haniya Nafisa on her album, music production and singing in the Kannur dialect

Indie artist Haniya Nafisa discusses her debut album 'Vaakkath', which features lyrics in the Kannur dialect. She reflects on her journey from suppressing her regional identity to embracing it as a core part of her musical authenticity.
Despite making her indie debut two years ago, Kochi-based artiste Haniya Nafisa says she has only recently found the confidence to call herself “a singer, songwriter, producer and composer”. After releasing over 15 independent tracks in two years, the 23-year-old has reached a new milestone with her debut album, Vaakkath .
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