From powerful to ethereal, breathtaking to haunting, Karnataka’s music draws upon many influences from melodic,classic & progressive rock to symphonic cinematic soundscapes.

Karnataka rose to the forefront of new, female fronted rock bands, following the release of five critically acclaimed albums. The Gathering Light, recently won Best International Album at the World Web Awards in Italy.

Winning plaudits from Radio 2’s Bob Harris, Karnataka have performed in the UK, USA and Europe alongside prestigious artists such as Robert Plant and Porcupine Tree.

In 2012 the band released New Light Live In Concert. Filmed in Hi-Def video and recorded in 5.1 surround sound on the band's New Light tour, New Light is the band's first Blu-Ray release - also available on DVD and double CD.

“symphonic and epic” Empire

“Wonderful” Bob Harris

“it doesn’t get better than this... this is Karnataka” Rick Wakeman

“A genuinely potent force… virtuoso” Classic Rock Presents Prog

“a sublime level of accomplishment… epic proportions… magnificent… dreamy and ethereal… grandiose and bold” Fireworks Magazine

“a tapestry of kaleidoscopic sounds reminiscent of Pink Floyd and Marillion” Metal Force Italy

“ambitious… Dramatic, exotic and lushly textured… 'The Gathering Light' is like a beacon, and just as dazzling.” Get Ready to Rock

“Brilliant... superb... a must have album. Amazing guitar” Classic Rock Society

From powerful to ethereal, breathtaking to haunting, Karnataka’s music takes you on a never to be forgotten journey.

Winners of BEST INTERNATIONAL ALBUM at the World Web Awards Italy

Hayley Griffiths winner of BEST CLASSICAL CROSSOVER ARTIST