Kaber Vasuki interview: On the success of ‘Frangipani’ and why music is therapy
Kaber Vasuki's Frangipani Tour 2026 is captivating audiences with its emotional depth and personal storytelling. The tour features his song 'Frangipani', an ode to his late friend Nila, which has resonated with many as a medium for healing. Kaber views songwriting as a therapeutic process, sharing his experiences and emotions to connect with others who may feel similarly.
- ▪Kaber Vasuki's Frangipani Tour 2026 has been well-received in cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore.
- ▪The song 'Frangipani' is dedicated to Kaber's friend Nila, who passed away by suicide and inspired much of his music.
- ▪Kaber describes his songwriting process as chaotic and instinctual, often channeling emotions that resonate with shared human experiences.
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Trigger warning: this article contains material related to suicide and mental illness. Discretion is advised.The energy is electrifying inside the small space at Coimbatore’s Medai — The Stage. Kaber Vasuki’s Frangipani Tour 2026 is running to packed houses and the intimate crowd headbangs and grooves as the independent musician presents his popular compositions such as ‘Poi’, ‘Mugamoodi’, and ‘Muthal Dum’. But when the lights dim and Kaber strums his guitar at centrestage and goes, “En friend-u peru Nila…” there is absolute silence.Over the next few minutes, the 230-odd people in the audience sing along, swaying gently to the rhythm of ‘Frangipani’, Kaber’s ode to a friend called Nila who died by suicide.
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