DESHNA CHITTURI

Deshna Chitturi is a 15-year-old bassist from Coimbatore, India. She discovered her passion for music when she was eleven initially picking up the acoustic guitar before finding her true love in the bass. Currently, she is the bassist and female vocalist of the band "The Songs of Society," led by her guitarist father, Arun Chitturi.

ARTISTIC STYLE

Deshna is a versatile bassist who enjoys playing funk grooves and bass solos. She loves to slap the bass and also has an affinity towards advanced techniques such as tapping on the bass. Her dynamic playing style adds depth and groove to any musical arrangement.

 

ARTIST STATEMENT

"Music is the bridge between cultures. If my bass can connect people across the world, then I’ve done my job." – Deshna

 

INFLUENCES

World-renowned bass players such as Jaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, Wojtek Pilichowski, Mohini Dey, Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar, Flea, Vincen Garcia, Joe Dart and Charles Berthoud serve as inspiration for my creative journey. "

 

MILESTONES

Deshna has already achieved milestone accomplishments—many ranking among the first or second of their kind in India, earning both national and international recognition.
She is the second Indian bassist to officially represent the world class Sadowsky Basses.
She is the second Indian bassist officially endorsed by Markbass Amps, Italy, after the legendary bassist Mohini Dey.
She is the first Indian artist officially endorsed by RockBoard by Warwick, Germany.
She is the first Official NUX Wireless Artist from India.
She is an Official endorser of Ernie Ball Strings, India.
These endorsements reflect her rapidly rising global profile and her impact as a young trailblazer in the Indian bass community.

 

Sadowsky Basses

She is endorsed by Sadowsky Basses, Germany and uses a Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-Fret Modern 5-String Bass.

Read Deshna's artist bio on Sadowsky Artists page.

Markbass Amps

Deshna is officially endorsed by Markbass under their Rising Stars Artists category.

Her Main rig comprises of the LITTLE MARK 58R amp, the MB58R 102 ENERGY 2x10" cabinet and the MARK VINTAGE PRE tube preamp pedal.

“The sound of the Markbass has truly captured my heart and ever since I am in love with its amazing and focused tone." It’s truly an honor to be a part of the Markbass Family."  

Visit Deshna's Markbass Rising Stars Artists page.

NUX Audio

Deshna is officially endorsed by NUX Audio. She currently uses the NUX C5RC Guitar Wireless and NUX B7 Pro IEM systems made by NUX Audio. The NUX C5RC guitar wireless system is an integral part of her musical journey which includes practises, live and studio performances.

Visit Deshna's NUX Artist page.

Ernie Ball India

Deshna is officially Endorsed by Ernie Ball India in association with Music & More Distribution Co. She has been using the Ernie Ball Strings for many years and finds the Super Slinky Strings to be the perfect fit for both Slap and Finger playing styles. She currently uses Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt 40-125 guage Strings.

Discography

Bassline To The Beyond (Radio edit)

Deshna’s debut solo single Bassline to the Beyond is a high-energy mix of slap bass, tapping, and Indian classical flavors, showcasing her technical mastery and genre-defying creativity.

The track has been praised as both a technical and artistic breakthrough.

Listen to Bassline To The Beyond on Spotify

Watch Bassline To The Beyond on YouTube
 

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