BombayMami

BombayMami is the stage name of Shanta Azalea Venkatesh, a Swiss-Indian singer, songwriter and creative director. Raised between Bern and Varanasi, she builds music that brings together Indian classical traditions and contemporary R&B, hip-hop and pop. Her work uses tabla rhythms, sitar textures and soulful beats to create a sound rooted in both South Asian and Western influences.

Identity and artistic development

Before performing as BombayMami, she uses the name Ta’Shan. The BombayMami name reflects a turn toward her multicultural background and a broader artistic identity shaped by movement between Switzerland and India. Her work and visual presentation focus on hybridity, transformation and self-expression across borders.

Music and visual style

BombayMami’s songs combine classical Indian elements with modern popular production. She presents herself not only as a musician but also as a creative director, and her style is closely tied to the visual language around her music. Her single Fire in Delhi shows her snowboarding down the Swiss Alps in a traditional lehenga, a detail that reflects the contrast and connection between the two cultures that shape her work.