"I had the joy of working with the ASA team to get them up and running on Ekta, the Desi common portal. The ASA team was incredibly flexible and cooperative, which is why the South Asian a cappella circuit was the first pilot circuit that we were able to get up and running on Ekta! I look forward to continuing to work with the team and expanding our collaboration in the coming years."

Sarang Joshi, Co-Founder and CTO of Ekta

“Serving as a judge for multiple South Asian a cappella competitions organized by ASA has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me, both as an Indian Classical & cross-cultural performing vocalist and as the mother of two daughters who benefitted so much from being part of collegiate a cappella groups. The professionalism, dedication & joy with which ASA has helped shape the growth of South Asian a cappella nationwide, and in turn its transformative impact on young south Asians around this country is truly inspiring and invaluable.”

Harini Krishnan, ASA Competition Judge

"It was a genuine love for the community I met through Desi a cappella that made founding ASA a reality. It’s hard not to be inspired by talented, hard working people who are exploring a shared passion for music, creativity, and culture. In 2016, we started as an organization of less than 12 people with what felt like a very ambitious idea. ASA has flourished beyond anything I could have predicted, and it’s thrilling to watch the network grow and change!"

Sahaana Sridhar, Co-Founder and former Director of ASA