North Ingalls and Ananda Murari

Joyful, holistic folk fusion
North Ingalls is a four-piece indie folk-groove sound. All members of North Ingalls hail from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and met through the School of Music.
The members of North Ingalls enjoy blending various genres to fuel their unique sound. With folk at the forefront, it is mixed in with jazz, R&B, and rock to create the music you hear from them today. They are constantly expanding their ears, finding new music and new sounds to draw inspiration from to feed their passion.
The theme of love is at the heart of their music, with tunes that touch upon the ups and downs of relationships, friendships, and kinships. The band has gained a devoted following for its deeply honest and detailed narrative lyrics that explore the raw feelings and experiences that arise between two connected hearts. Brought to life by emotionally raw vocals and a rich, full-bodied sound, North Ingalls’ original music strikes a compelling chord with every generation.
Ananda Murari is a Southeast Michigan artist creating eclectic devotional folk shaped by a decade of monastic living. After spending years immersed in spiritual study and simple living, he returned to songwriting with a renewed sense of wonder—carrying the quiet clarity of the forest, the humility of service, and the soft ache of becoming human again.
Drawing from folk, jazz, and Indian tribal traditions, Ananda’s music blends storytelling, fables, and philosophical reflections into a sound that feels both earthy and transcendent. His songs explore life’s intimate truths—the winding road of love, the struggle of the heart, the slow work of self-discovery, and the strange beauty in being broken open.
With roots in devotional tradition and a voice shaped by forests, philosophy, and lived experience, Ananda crafts folk music meant for seekers—songs for anyone walking the long road home.