About Yaatri

Influenced by the momentum of the rhythms of India, immersive timbres of electronic music, and energy of rock’n’roll, Leeds-based quintet Yaatri’s blend of complex composition and ethereal soundscapes captivates the heart as well as the mind.

Combining the multicultural sounds of DeTar’s upbringing with psychedelic soundscapes, intricate arrangements and musicianship beyond their years, Yaatri’s music has been described by fans as emotionally transportive and capable of taking listeners to a higher spiritual place. Driven by lyrical melodies and propulsive grooves, the five piece is compelled by the desire to push the boundaries of modern songwriting.

Yaatri have received praise from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, Jazz Supernova’s Selector Radio, Bandcamp Weekly, Soho Radio, Totally Wired, Rolling Stone Magazine India, Jazz FM (plays, interviews, playlist), Spotify and Apple Music Editorials, BBC Introducing, British Airways, and more. Their debut EP ‘Reach’ and first album ‘Lucid’ have accumulated over 180k streams on Spotify alone, with over 400 vinyl records sold to fans across 13 countries worldwide.

The ensemble have performed alongside and supported some of the leading names in contemporary British jazz-influenced music, including Noya Rao, Richard Spaven, Jasmine Myra, Cykada and Myele Manzanza. Their self booked, 10 date Lucid release tour in the Spring of 2022 included a sold out show in a 400 capacity theatre in Liverpool, a packed house at the legendary jazz club Pizza Express Live Soho, and a standing ovation at their album launch show at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, dubbed promoter DJ Lubi as one of the best received gigs he’d put on in years.  

2023 saw Yaatri perform across the UK with New Delhi tabla virtuoso Zuheb Ahmed Khan, as well as join Mali guitar legend Vieux Farka Touré on his sold out UK tour.