{"id":87001,"date":"2024-07-03T18:01:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/03\/meet-10-year-old-indian-guitarist-maya-neelakantan-who-shines-on-americas-got-talent-anand-mahindra-calls-her-rock-goddess\/"},"modified":"2024-07-03T18:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:01:12","slug":"meet-10-year-old-indian-guitarist-maya-neelakantan-who-shines-on-americas-got-talent-anand-mahindra-calls-her-rock-goddess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/03\/meet-10-year-old-indian-guitarist-maya-neelakantan-who-shines-on-americas-got-talent-anand-mahindra-calls-her-rock-goddess\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet 10-year-old Indian guitarist Maya Neelakantan who shines on America’s Got Talent; Anand Mahindra calls her ‘Rock Goddess’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A 10-year-old guitarist Maya Neelakantan<\/a> from Chennai has captured the hearts of people worldwide after her spectacular audition on ‘America’s Got Talent<\/a>,’ goes viral for her unique blend of rock classics infused with Indian influences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She stunned the audience with her rendition of Papa Roach\u2019s \u201cLast Resort,\u201d skillfully weaving Carnatic elements into the rock anthem. Clad in traditional attire\u2014a Ghagra skirt and a dazzling bindi\u2014she stood out among her fellow rock musicians during the audition.<\/p>\n

All four judges\u2014Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel\u2014were thoroughly impressed, giving Maya a standing ovation after her 100-second performance<\/a>. Simon Cowell<\/a>, known for his candid remarks, described Maya’s transformation from a shy 10-year-old to a “rock goddess” on stage, reminiscing about his own guitar-learning journey.<\/p>\n

Howie Mandel predicted Maya’s audition would become a viral sensation, while Heidi Klum praised her as “gutsy and incredible.” The clip of Maya’s electrifying performance quickly went viral on social media. <\/p>\n

Who is Maya Neelakantan?<\/h2>\n

Maya Neelakantan is no stranger to musical acclaim. With a YouTube channel managed by her parents, she has garnered attention for her covers of rock and metal songs by artists like Tool, Metallica, and Slayer. Her rendition of Tool’s “7empest” even earned praise from Adam Jones, Tool\u2019s guitarist.In a notable moment, Maya received a special gift from Gary Holt, another renowned guitarist, during a visit to his residence. Overjoyed, Maya shared the experience on her social media platforms, describing it as “the greatest day of her life.” She continues to showcase her talent through innovative mashups and performances.The young prodigy’s talent has not gone unnoticed in India. Anand Mahindra<\/a>, Chairman of the Mahindra Group<\/a> invited Neelankantan to play at the Mahindra Blues Festival, an annual music event held in Mumbai, celebrating blues music. <\/p>\n

“Oh My God. Maya Neelakantan is only 10 years old. 10! Yes, Simon, she\u2019s a Rock Goddess. From the land of Goddesses. We have to get her back here to do her stuff at the @mahindrablues!,” Anand Mahindra wrote.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 anandmahindra (@anandmahindra) <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n