Established in 2012 by James Thakara, THAKARA is a dynamic 5-piece Indian band that also performs in a compact 'Duo' format. Known for their simplicity, clarity, and intent, Thakara's melodious creations are more than just songs—they are raw, real, and gorgeous musical projects that resonate with listeners.
Featured in Lazie indie Magazine-Edition 59
Interview by Jay
Cover Artist - Lazie Indie Magazine Edition 47, March 2024.
Jackson Snelling is an accomplished singer-songwriter and pianist from Austin, Indiana. He has won many awards, most recently in Nashville, Tennessee at The Josie Music Awards Show held at The Grand Ole Opry, where he received the Male Vocalist of the Year 2023 Award.
In 2021, he also won Josie Music Awards Entertainer of the Year Fan Choice Award. In 2020, he won the JMA’s Video of the Year for his original “If I Only Knew”. Since Jackson’s American Idol audition, he has been traveling to perform in several states.
