Mona Jethmalani (co-writer, vocals, keys) has been involved with Chicago's arts and music scene for many years. Trained in both piano and voice from a young age, she received her undergraduate degree from Benedictine University in Music Education. She and her brother Anish (a professional actor and artistic director of Chicago's Eclipse and Rasaka Theatre) were recipients of the 2003 Excellence in Arts Award from Chitrahar television, a network for the Midwest South Asian community. In addition, Mona was a candidate for the lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber¹s production of A.R. Rahman¹s Bombay Dreams on Broadway. In 2002, she was a winner at the regional National Association of Teachers of Singing Vocal Competition with a final performance at Northern Illinois University.

Mona is noted for her adaptable voice in styles such as pop, soul/r&b, eastern improvisation, musical theatre, and western classical.She integrates her cultural heritage in her art as a musician. Mona follows in the footsteps of her talented late mother, Shveta Jethmalani, a distinguished artist during the 80's and early 90's in the Indian Midwest community. Shveta was a successful artist in mediums such as theatre, music, dance, radio & TV, and founded the former Kala Academy of Performing Arts.

Mona's made guest appearances and recordings with many other musicians including Funkadesi, Sunny Singh (formerly of TS Soundz), P-1, Deep, DJ Red Lox, Solar Tribe, Effusion, Parallel Mind, Preston Klik's Ritual, and Los Angeles¹ Latino violinist Jesus Florido. Mona (with Karma Sutra) has also shared the stage with Rasputina, Emily Autumn, and Arun Gandhi (Mahatma¹s Gandhi¹s grandson). She's been featured on FOX and WGN news in addition to print media, including Chicago Tribune, India Tribune, and the cover of Sahaara Magazine. She is a member of Elgin's premier choral ensemble Heartland Voices, has appeared frequently with DuPage Opera Theatre. Mona currently teaches music and choir in public school, and gives private vocal instruction to students of all ages. She remains active in other areas of performing, including acting, while writing and recording with Karma Sutra and various solo projects. Please visit www.monajethmalani.com for more info on her.