Ankna Arockiam

Originally from Hyderabad in India, Ankna Arockiam moved to Glasgow in 2011. Since then, she has graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a degree in Vocal performance. Ankna has completed her PhD, exploring young Western classical musicians’ musical, cultural and social identities in Indian cities. She currently lectures at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She co-founded Shared Narratives; empowering researchers of colour in the performing arts.

A versatile soloist, Ankna’s singing and performance career spans festivals and venues in India and the UK. With a background in both Indian and Western classical music, she enjoys collaborating with artists across diverse styles and genres. Ankna has also worked in theatre productions and films as an actor, singer, and composer.