Kabir Adhiya-Kumar is a 26 year old drummer and producer from New York City, whose work sits at the intersection of intricate sound design and cross-cultural pollination. Drawing creative inspiration from his Indian roots and prominent foundations in Black American Music, he aims to fundamentally push past the current sonic landscape across all his artistic pursuits.

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As a member of the avant-pop band Toso Toso, Kabir garnered widespread critical acclaim following their self-titled debut LP via Leaving Records in 2025, with recognition from NPR Music, BBC Radio 1, and Hearing Things Magazine. Beyond Toso Toso, his versatile playing has taken him across iconic stages—including Brooklyn Steel, The Jazz Gallery, Close-Up, The Cherry Lane Theatre, Baby’s All Right, and The Battery Dance Festival—sharing the stage and studio with over 70 different artists. His extensive performance and collaborative credits feature groups and artists such as The Ryan Easter Quintet, Jonathan Paik's Fugitive, Party of Two, Poptropicaslutz, Elliott Skinner, Mato Wayuhi, Khal!l, MKULTRA, Dafna, Benet, Laura Elliott, Father Koi, Buffchick, Toth, and Speak Friend.

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As a solo artist, Kabir combines live acoustic drums with advanced sensory percussion triggers to craft hybrid electronic-organic live sets at venues like Nublu and Nightclub 101. His solo production work bridges sharp beat-making and atmospheric world-building; his collaborative single "War" with Abe the Kid was praised by Atwood Magazine as "...a simultaneously bright yet haunting soundscape demanding multiple listens."

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A product of New York’s deep musical ecosystem, Kabir’s foundation was shaped early on through Juilliard's Music Advancement Program and formal training under mentors like Billy Hart and Nasheet Waits at Boston's New England Conservatory. Today, he continues to expand his footprint as both a high-demand collaborator and a boundary-pushing solo producer.