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A Family Affair — Kishore & Shaarini Aenugu on Music, AI, and Creative Legacy from India
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In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we sit down with Kishore Kumar Aenugu and his daughter Shaarini Reddy Aenugu—a creative duo breathing new life into songwriting across generations.
Kishore, a former songwriter in Telugu and Hindi, rekindled his passion after discovering the power of AI-generated music—reviving lyrics written over 20 years ago and creating over 50 new songs since. His daughter, Shaarini, now nearly 14, has been writing her own music in English, drawing inspiration from her idol, Taylor Swift. Determined to record her songs in her own voice, she’s taken a hands-on approach to her musical journey.
Together, they’ve launched Kinni Music Studios, a multi-platform musical venture bringing their original works to life on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
🎧 In this episode, we explore:
How creativity can spark across generations
The role of AI in empowering independent artists
The journey of balancing passion, family, and music
A young songwriter’s perspective in today’s digital world
Whether you're a music lover, a parent, or someone reigniting an old dream—this episode will resonate with the artist in you.