Soulmate is a blues-rock band formed in Shillong, Meghalaya in early 2003 by guitarist-singer Rudy Wallang and vocalist-guitarist Tipriti “Tips” Kharbangar, with session musicians supporting their live shows musicmandir.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5last.fm+5. They are widely credited with popularizing the blues genre in India, combining influences from iconic blues legends with Khasi folk traditions, and creating a sound that resonates deeply across cultural boundaries tracklib.com+13jaipurjazzandbluesfestival.com+13scroll.in+13. Over the years they have earned national and international acclaim, performing extensively across India, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the US, and even Memphis—the home of the blues jaipurjazzandbluesfestival.com. The band has released three acclaimed albums—Shillong, Moving On, and Ten Stories Up—each a testament to their heartfelt reinterpretation of blues and roots music musicmandir.com+5jaipurjazzandbluesfestival.com+5scroll.in+5. With impressive live presence and enduring dedication to original music, Soulmate inspires many as one of India’s most respected and pioneering blues acts