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Unnayanaa - Osmosis Prelude [Alternate Art Forms]

Osmosis Prelude is the debut release on Alternate Artforms, a new label founded by Indian DJ and producer Unnayanaa, known for his distinctive blend of Afro house, deep house, and Indian classical influences. The three-track EP offers a meditative, club-ready exploration of cross-cultural rhythms and soulful electronic textures — setting the stage for his forthcoming album Osmosis.

Each track is built around collaboration, drawing on over two decades of Unnayanaa’s musical journey and deep roots in global underground music. His sound is often described as spiritual, polyrhythmic, and borderless — bridging Afro-diasporic grooves, South Asian vocal traditions, and leftfield club aesthetics.

“Cryptogram from Sam” is a tribute to Sam Zaman (State of Bengal). Carnatic vocalist Ranjani delivers a haunting performance layered over broken beat percussion and atmospheric textures — a spiritual homage encoded in rhythm.

“Temple In Your Heart”, featuring Kironmoy, blends Hindustani classical vocals with warm, hypnotic percussion. The track moves like a slow prayer — part deep house, part devotional.

“Veneration”, featuring San Francisco–based vocalist Priya, is minimalist, ethereal, and emotionally grounded. It captures the intersection of introspection, ancestral memory, and deep listening.

Osmosis Prelude reflects Unnayanaa’s core philosophy: music as movement — physical, emotional, and spiritual. This is club music with a soul, and a sense of place.

Release Date June 6th, 2025
Catalog No AAF0001
Label Alternate Art Forms
track artist
Cryptogram from Sam Ft. Ranjani Unnayanaa 5:24
Temple In Your Heart - Ja Re Mix - Ft. Kironmoy Unnayanaa 7:10
Unnayanaa - Veneration Ft. Priya Unnayanaa 6:56

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Stalvart John
Great EP. thanks
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Vinny Da Vinci
Groovy Vibe....Temple In Your Heart
Support from Alejandro López, Dj Harvey Australia, dubble d/moodymanc, Farhan Rehman, Martyn Harris, Richie Hawtin, Sabo, Bryant, George Hess, Sneak-e Pete, Weird Sounding Dude, Themba Nkosi, Aman Anand, and Eduardo Palacios
IIndia’s exponential love for music from around the world played and preached by different communities has sown the seeds that have given birth to the Ngoma Collectiv. Ngoma Collectiv is the country’s first collective of artists, properties, and ensembles that aspires to bring global music, influences, and musical culture to the center-stage in India. The artistic alliance aims to break the current clutter in a highly varied electronic music scene by collaborating toward a common goal – the chance to give ‘World music’ the recognition and credit it deserves. In addition to World Music, our artists are also heavily influenced by Disco, Funk, and Jazz and as a result, are able to deliver high-quality sets with poise and class! We also represent talents from the west that share the same musical vision as us and want to delve into creating a new cultural breakthrough in performance and production.

Representing Exclusively in India Jose Marquez | Unnayanaa | Kali.G | Hamza Rahimtula | Big Z | Juan Mejia | Stalvart John | Farhan Rehman | Manu Idhra | Rajasthan Folkstars