<p>Remember Vidya Iyer? The YouTuber who went by Vidya Vox and created some foottapping mashups before Instagram reels took over social media? The Indo-American singer is back with her new EP - Sundari- which serves an ode to feminine beauty and strength.<br />
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"Growing up with an abusive father, my childhood was full of violence. Despite the stigma against divorce in South Asian culture, my mother made the brave decision to leave, choosing to raise me and my sister on her own," she said.<br />
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"This EP celebrates her strength and pays homage to the matriarchs in my family," Vox, who was born in Chennai but immigrated with her family to the US at the age of eight, said.</p>

<p>Drawing inspiration from the sounds of Tamil Nadu, the style of 1970s Bollywood, and the energy of South Asian hip-hop, 'Sundari', meaning "beauty" in Tamil and Hindi, is a tribute to powerful women. It explores themes of self-love and female resilience.<br />
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The EP features collaborations with Tamil lyricist Madhan Karky, music producer Shankar Tucker, and guest artists Nikhita Gandhi and Rohith Jayaraman.<br />
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<strong>About Vidya Vox</strong><br />
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LA-based Vidya Vox draws upon her rich South Asian heritage to craft uniquely global music, blending the intricate melodies of Indian Folk and Film music with contemporary Pop music to create an irresistibly catchy sound. Since launching her YouTube channel in 2015, Vidya has become a sensation, showcasing inventive mashups and original songs that have earned her over a billion views and a devoted fan base of more than 7 million subscribers.</p>


Remember Vidya Iyer? The YouTuber who went by Vidya Vox and created some foottapping mashups before Instagram reels took over social media? The Indo-American singer is back with her new EP - Sundari- which serves an ode to feminine beauty and strength.

Remember Vidya Iyer? The YouTuber who went by Vidya Vox and created some foottapping mashups before Instagram reels took over social media? The Indo-American singer is back with her new EP - Sundari- which serves an ode to feminine beauty and strength. "Growing up with an abusive father, my childhood was full of violence. Despite the stigma against divorce in South Asian culture, my mother made the brave decision to leave, choosing to raise me and my sister on her own," she said. "This EP celebrates her strength and pays homage to the matriarchs in my family," Vox, who was born in Chennai but immigrated with her family to the US at the age of eight, said. Drawing inspiration from the sounds of Tamil Nadu, the style of 1970s Bollywood, and the energy of South Asian hip-hop, 'Sundari', meaning "beauty" in Tamil and Hindi, is a tribute to powerful women. It explores themes of self-love and female resilience. The EP features collaborations with Tamil lyricist Madhan Karky, music producer Shankar Tucker, and guest artists Nikhita Gandhi and Rohith Jayaraman. About Vidya Vox LA-based Vidya Vox draws upon her rich South Asian heritage to craft uniquely global music, blending the intricate melodies of Indian Folk and Film music with contemporary Pop music to create an irresistibly catchy sound. Since launching her YouTube channel in 2015, Vidya has become a sensation, showcasing inventive mashups and original songs that have earned her over a billion views and a devoted fan base of more than 7 million subscribers.

Vidya Vox’s comeback EP Sundari is a tribute to powerful women

<p>India watched mashup music videos, learned how to cook&nbsp;dishes and danced to Bollywood numbers on YouTube in 2017. The <em>YouTube Rewind 2017</em>&nbsp;report revealed Amercian singer Vidya Iyer, comedian Bhuvan Bam known for his series <em>BB ki Vines</em> and Nisha Nisha Madhulika, a vegetarian Indian YouTube chef, were among the top 10 creators of 2017.</p>

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<p>Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan starrer <em>Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya</em> (title track) and <em>Tamma Tamma Again</em> were the top trending music videos in the country.&nbsp;</p>

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Among the newsmakers, Dhinchak Pooja, AIB&#39;s Tanmay Bhatt and Mastanamma, an 106-year-old cook and said to be the oldest YouTube sensation in India were the top celebrities on the video streaming platform.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Top trending movie trailers of 2017 included <em>Baahubali 2: The Conclusion</em>&nbsp;(Hindi), <em>Padmavati</em>&nbsp;and <em>Judwaa 2</em>.</p>

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<p>Superhit music video <em>Despacito</em>&nbsp;by Luis Fonsi is the top trending video of 2017 (globally) on YouTube, followed by Ed Sheeran`s <em>Shape of You</em>&nbsp;and <em>Mi Gente</em>&nbsp;by J Balvin and Willy William.</p>

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<p><em>YouTube Rewind</em>&nbsp;is a video series produced and created by YouTube and Portal A Interactive -- a digital studio that develops, produces and distributes branded and original entertainment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The videos are an overview and recap of each year`s viral videos, events, memes and music.<br />
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India watched mashup music videos, learned how to cook dishes and danced to Bollywood numbers on YouTube in 2017. The YouTube Rewind 2017 report revealed Amercian singer Vidya Iyer, comedian Bhuvan Bam known for his series BB ki Vines and Nisha Nisha Madhulika, a vegetarian Indian YouTube chef, were among the top 10 creators of 2017. Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan starrer Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya (title track) and Tamma Tamma Again were the top trending music videos in the country. Among the newsmakers, Dhinchak Pooja, AIB's Tanmay Bhatt and Mastanamma, an 106-year-old cook and said to be the oldest YouTube sensation in India were the top celebrities on the video streaming platform. Top trending movie trailers of 2017 included Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi), Padmavati and Judwaa 2. Superhit music video Despacito by Luis Fonsi is the top trending video of 2017 (globally) on YouTube, followed by Ed Sheeran`s Shape of You and Mi Gente by J Balvin and Willy William. YouTube Rewind is a video series produced and created by YouTube and Portal A Interactive -- a digital studio that develops, produces and distributes branded and original entertainment. The videos are an overview and recap of each year`s viral videos, events, memes and music.

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