A pop‑folk artist with luminous sensitivity, Sumana stands in the lineage of voices like Norah Jones and Katie Melua—where warm, delicate vocals meet honest, deeply personal songwriting.
Between India and France, Sumana’s path has been shaped by bold, deliberate leaps of faith. After graduating from a leading business school and beginning a corporate career, she chose to walk away from it all to pursue music fully. In 2016, she began performing in the Paris metro—guitar in hand—developing her sound in direct connection with a demanding, ever‑changing audience. This formative chapter led her, in 2018, to embrace life as an independent artist.
Since then, she has performed more than 200 concerts across France and India, appearing at festivals and in prestigious venues including the Hôtel du Louvre and the Trianon Palace Versailles. In February 2026, her journey was recognized by the French Ministry of Culture—an acknowledgment of a path built outside traditional industry routes. In March 2026, she received an Audience Favorite distinction in a national music competition. Her story was further highlighted in a BRUT documentary, which reached over one million views.
Following her first EP Easy (2022), Sumana returns with The Flight, an album born from a song originally written for herself. Through the metaphor of a young bird hesitating at the edge of the nest, she explores that suspended moment between doubt and courage. Built on refined melodies and delicate production, the album traces an intimate path between uncertainty and self‑affirmation—inviting listeners to reconnect with their deepest desires and dare to follow their own direction.
Two collaborations shape the album’s emotional landscape: “We’ll Be Fine,” featuring Vanupié—an artist she met during her early days performing in the Paris metro—and “Breathe,” a personal duet with her sister Sahana, a constant presence in her musical journey. The album is produced by Valentin Montu (Calogero, Florent Pagny…), mastered by Alexis Bardinet (Ibrahim Maalouf, Hoshi), with drums and percussion by Grégory Jacques (Amir, Cyril Mokaiesh…).
With her gentle voice and sincere songwriting, Sumana creates music centered on freedom, choice, and transformation. Beneath its delicate surface lies a story of bold decisions and consciously chosen paths. Following her debut EP Easy, The Flight marks a more personal and fully realized artistic identity—rooted in authenticity and inner alignment.
Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6snK1cdK9hXW8oaZjYou7D
