About Me
Why I love to be a part of music
Why I love to be a part of music
Sonalisa Mishra, currently based in Brisbane, Australia, is a dynamic and versatile performer, singer, choreographer, and event curator originally from Bhubaneswar, India. With over two decades of experience in the performing arts, Sonalisa’s journey began at the tender age of three with training in Hindustani Classical Vocals, which laid the foundation for her distinctive vocal style—an expressive blend of classical depth and contemporary versatility.
Singer
Australia
Empowering Events & Melodies 2017
Released “Pyaar Ho Gaya”, a five-song album blending Bollywood melodies with folk and contemporary pop Upcoming releases include her powerful ballad “Tu Hi Khuda” and several multicultural collaborations Performed at prestigious venues and events including the Indian Medical Association QLD, Moulin Rouge Artist Series, and various charity galas Skilled at choreographing jugalbandis (Kathak x Odissi) and curating large-scale multicultural shows Founder of Mokhya, her performing arts academy focused on cultural preservation and education Organizer and lead curator Bollywood Fusion Night (for Cherish Cancer Foundation) World Music Night 1.0 & 2.0 (for Beyond DV and Hummingbird House) Raised thousands of dollars for cancer patients, domestic violence survivors, and terminally ill children Known for bringing together diverse languages, genres, and artists on one inclusive platform Performs in Hindi, Odia, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali, Arabic,English, Italian and many more Explores genres such as Bollywood Retro & Contemporary Soulful Ballads Indian Classical & Semi-Classical Global Fusion Electro-pop & Dance Acoustic Unplugged Covers
A classically trained Odissi dancer and seasoned stage performer, Sonalisa has also explored the realms of television acting and modeling, showcasing a natural flair for expression across multiple art forms. Her multicultural and genre-defying approach allows her to move effortlessly between Ghazals, Sufi, Bollywood, Dance Pop, Indian folk, and fusion music, while staying deeply rooted in her Indian classical heritage.
Having relocated to Australia nine years ago, Sonalisa has made a strong mark on the cultural landscape, performing across Australia, India and internationally in Papua New Guinea. She has collaborated with renowned musicians and music directors from India and Australia, including Viraal, Arya, Steve Shankarand continues to work on original music, cover songs, and multilingual fusion projects.