Kiran Gandhi

Kiran Gandhi aka Madame Gandhi is an activist and musician who has drummed for MIA and Thievery Corporation. Now she's making her own music, so we asked her to give aspiring musicians some words of wisdom.

From free-bleeding at the London Marathon to drumming for M.I.A., Kiran Gandhi is a dominating force. Her debut album came out last year so we met up with her to talk about how her feminism fuels her music.

When she’s not touring with M.I.A., Los Angeles-based drummer Kiran Gandhi can be found building strength through battle ropes.

When she's not touring, the LA-based drummer can be found building strength through battle ropes.

MIA's former drummer is using her music to raise awareness about women's issues.

On today's episode of Daily VICE, we meet Kiran Gandhi—a former drummer for MIA—who is now using her music to raise awareness about women's issues.