Deep Chinappa’s heartstrings resonate with his connection to youth with disabilities through the world of creative arts. The experience has added a flame to his unique artistry. Over the years, it has fueled the creation of a continual stream of more than a hundred and fifty songs. These songs are a testament to his audacious spirit, exploring uncharted territory through alternative tunings, innovative chord structures, and crafting robust, extraordinary melodies, rhythms, and dynamically rich arrangements. His musical journey is more than a career; it’s a boundless, passionate love affair with the power of music, and it continues to evolve with every resonating note.
20 Things You Need About Deep Chinappa
1. I was born & raised in southern India
2. I am a self- taught musician
3. I briefly attended Berklee College of Music in Boston.
4. I have 4 albums and 5 EPs as a lead singer/ lyricist and composer.
5. My biggest show performance was for over 30,000 people in India singing rock covers
6. I played all kinds of sports growing up
7. I consider myself a spiritual person
8. I write and compose songs often in one sitting
9. I can sing in several different musical styles and most recently with my EDM project 3Faces and Heavy Metal.
10. I love the ocean and swimming
11. I have 3 cats & 2 dogs
12. My favorite book is “Autobiography of a Yogi”
13. My early musical influences are: British classic rock, Alternative rock, and old school jazz.
14. My favorite color is green
15. I went to boarding school as a child
16. I grew up on tea and coffee farms
17. I can read & write in several different Indian languages
18. I have worked as a social worker for 22 years in non-profit organizations focused on youth and adults with disabilities doing creative arts. The creative arts program I ran won a national and an international award.
19. I can cook delicious Indian food
20. When I came to the US my goal was to be a rockstar.