Shaa'ir and Func | |
|---|---|
 Randolph Correia of Shaa'ir and Func, in 2011. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Electronica, Alternative, Experimental Music, Rock Music |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | BlueFrog records |
| Members | Monica Dogra Randolph Correia |
| Website | shaairandfunc |
Shaa'ir and Func (sometimes stylised as "S+F") are an alternative, electronic music duo from Mumbai, composed of Monica Dogra and Randolph Correia, formed in 2007.
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2006 | New Day: The Love Album |
| 2008 | Light Tribe |
| 2010 | Mantis |
| 2014 | Re:cover |
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