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It is this total devotion to music that has become the bedrock of Soli's existence. He believes that good music is what comes from within to touch the audience. That is the foutainhead from which springs forth the rich, unbridled talent of this young artist.

The Man.....
A Science graduate of distinction in Synthetic Textile Chemistry, Soli trained vigorously in classical vocal music under the tutelage of veteran musicians like Pt. Phiroze Dastoor & Pt. Ajay Pohankar of the Kirana gharana. The world of music beckoned, and Soli left his home-town Surat to adopt music as his profession in the megapolis of Bombay.
 
Soli's Parsee heritage has given him a humble grace that seems to emanate from somewhere deep within him. It is his inflexible willpower & his ferocious appetite for hard work that has made him what he is today - an achiever.
 
The Singer.....
This soft, dulcet-voiced singer performs with a mellow maturity that belies his youth. Soli's astounding repertoire ranges from intricate classics to the more popular light compositions. An able exponent of Urdu & Gujarati ghazals, he is equally at ease with ethnic music, devotional songs & lilting jingles.
 
In his relentless quest for excellence, Soli has won rave reviews with audiences in most major cities of India. He has been invited for solo concerts in the Middle East, U.K., Russia and USA.
 
The Composer.....
Creativity is his middle name. Few composers show the willingness to rise above stereotyped confines and display the innovative spirit which links traditional and contemporary art. Soli is endowed with a rare creative genius that recognises the pathos of the lyrics and translate it into a perfect musical expression, his forte being off-beat melodies and tunes based on classical 'ragas'. He lays great emphasis on proper application of voice patterns and correct pronounciation with equal scope for innovation - a must for any good composer.
 
His Achievements.....
Awards
"Best Singer of the City" - 1985
"The Golden Voice of Gujarat" - 1986
Best Playback Singer - Nominated for film : 'MOKSHA' - 1998

Soli wears lightly his achievements as a singer, composer and a musicologist. An approved All India Radio vocal artist and composer in Hindi and Gujarati light music, Soli's contribution to the propagation of music has not been restricted to singing and composing - he has been a music critic and a columnist in many leading dailies.

Soli has lent his mellifluous voice to many cassettes, TV serials, commercials, dance ballets and several public as well as private concerts. In addition to his association with many reputed music companies of India like HMV, Venus, Tips, etc., Soli has several ambitious and innovative future projects on the anvil. His first foray into the world of playback singing for 'Moksha' has catapulted into an enviable & veritable flood of offers for many more films.

His Laurels.....
Cassettes/CDs Ek Kaagal Harivarne (HMV)
Prem Etley Ke (HMV)
Mara Hradayni Vaat
Mere Dil Ki Baat
Taari Aankhno Afini
Najarna Jaam Chhalkavine

Lent Voice to Cassettes Shiv Upasana Kalapam Chandi Paath
Mangalya Kalapam Shamnaa
Matru Charaney Sanam Shokhin
Narsinh Mehta Meera
Prarthana Ek Jhankhi

TV Serials Lo Kar Lo Star Plus
Trikaal Home TV
Khel & Chhuta Chheda DD - 2
Apni Duniya
Saazish

Concerts : About 1000 concerts worldwide.

His Dream.....
A great dream of his is to carry forward the legacy of music and cultivate its appreciation in the common man. To do this, he is researching new and more pleasing his best to the world. He dreams of the day when music will transcend all language barriers to become the voice of the world.
 
What People say about him...
"Soli has a unique soul in his mellifluous voice. BBC London is proud to broadcast his music".

"Soli's perfect urdu accent coupled with his impeccable 'gayaki' lend a rare authenticity to his aesthetic rendering of intricate ghazals. I pray to the almighty that this talented youngster scale the highest pinnacle of success".
Ghulam Ali

"a very talented & promising artist".
Kalyanji Anandji

"Soli is a committed performer & a leading torchbearer of the legacy of both traditional & contemporary music".
Purushottam Upadhyay

"a great talent....with a great future".
Anup Jalota

"I am in love with Soli's voice".
Jackie Shroff

"Bombay is proud to have Soli's music".
The Times of India

"An artist of international calibre. We are proud of Soli".
Bombay Times

"A soulful singer & composer with a bright future".
Mid-Day

"he transforms mere song into memorable music...a singer with a bright future".
Indian Express (Screen)

"Soli's music has a capacity to transcend all language barriers to become the voice of world".
Jam-e-Jamshed (Weekly)
 
 
 
Prem Etley Ke...
(Gujarati Love Songs)
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  1. Prem Etley Ke
  2. Shav Achanak Mushaldhare
  3. Havey Pahelo Varshad
  4. Tun Kahe Chhe
  5. Aa Shaher Tamara
  6. Pakado Kalam Ne
  7. Vaatne Raste
  8. Bas O'Nirash
 
 
HMV's Latest :
Ek Kaagal Harivarne
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For the first time in its glorious 95 year-old history of unparalled service to the world of music, HMV introduces a solo artist based bhajan album in Gujarati - Ek Kaagal Harivarne.

On the basis of the international market survey which revealed a definite majority inclination towards devotional songs and a dearth of good meaningful lyrics, HMV has hit upon a gold mine in Gujarati music and literature - the awesome twosome - veteran lyricist Bhagwatikumar Sharma and super singer - composer Soli Kapadia.

Recorded digitally in a highly reputed studio of Bombay, the album is available in cassettes as well as CDs. Ek Kaagal Harivarne is launched formally by respected and revered Shri Morari Bapu whose endorsement of this quality will surely make it a chart-topper in record time.

HMV's worldwide outlets :
The Gramophone Company of India Ltd.
3rd Floor, Keshava, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai. India.
Tel.: 0091-22-643 2010 / 11 / 12 / 13   Fax : 0091-22-642 2742
 
RPG Music International Ltd.
Unit # 2, Bush Ind. Est., Standard Road, Park Royal, London NW 106 HE.
Tel.: 0044-181-961-3344  Fax : 0044-181-961-3355
 
RPG Music International Ltd.
Metro Plaza, 101, Metro Drive, Suite 520, San Jose, CA 95110, USA.
Tel.: 001-408-437-4483  Fax : 001-408-436-3544
 
EMI Music Arabia FZE
P.O. Box No. 61003, Jebel Ali, Dubai, (U.A.E.).
Tel.: 009-714-818-225  Fax : 009-714-818-218
 
EMI Malaysia
SDN. BOM. HYD. DEL.
C-6-1, 6th Floor, Block-C, 3, Jalan Tasik, The Mines Resort City 43300,
Seri Kembangam, Selangur, Darul, Ehsar, Kualalampur.
Tel. : 0060-03-4979-598
 
Mara Hriday Ni Vaat
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Soli Kapadia
248 / 32 Sonnet, Sher-e-Punjab Society, Mahakali Caves Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 093. India.
Tel # +91-22-8387235  Fax # +91-22-8213226
e-mail : souleeek@yahoo.com
website : www.rajkot.com/solikapadia/

 


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