Leading a Dual-Life: Rupa Marya, M.D.; Rupa Marya, Bandleader of Rupa & the April Fishes

The colourful San Francisco Bay Area band, Rupa & the April Fishes pack an extensive variety of musical genres and sounds from Gypsy swing, American folk, Latin cumbias, and even hints of Indian ragas. Songwriter and bandleader Rupa Marya, who also happens to be a doctor, writes in a number of languages, including French, Spanish, Hindi and English. Socially conscious themes are succinctly woven into her lyrics.