Masaladosa

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MASALADOSA
Origin France
Genres Electronic music, Indian music
Years active2002–present
MembersPierre-Jean Duffour
Website www.masaladosamusic.com

Masaladosa is a French electronic band formed in 2002. [1] The band consists of members Pierre-Jean Duffour, Brice Duffour. Masaladosa composed music for the film Sita Sings the Blues . [2] [3] The band has collaborated with other artists, including Anoushka Shankar and Manu Dibango. [4] The name of the band is originally taken from Indian (especially South Indian) famous dish Masala Dosa.

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