“Never give up on your dreams!” These words spoken by Sonaljit’s father have guided and inspired him through his life. Growing up in India in a musical family, Sonaljit began training in Indian classical singing at the age of 12, influenced by his dad - a singer/songwriter who produced two Bengali albums in Kolkata. While he was honing his skills as a vocalist, Sonaljit felt the need to be able to accompany himself instrumentally, and began to develop an interest in electronic keyboards and the ability to arrange and orchestrate a composition. It was around this time that he first heard and became fascinated by the music of Yanni and Vangelis with their intricate ambient soundscapes, which continue to inspire him to this day.

He’s a long way from India now but music is still very much a part of his life. In Massachusetts as a doctoral student at Dartmouth, Sonaljit now divides his time between academic pursuits and artistic endeavors, which include gaining proficiency with keyboards, recording, and music production. The result of his labors can be heard on his stunning debut album, “Dreaming The Afterlife,” which was released in 2013.