Lalitha Kalaimamani
Chennai, India
Carnatic Classical / Instrumental
Dr. M. Lalitha Kalaimamani is an internationally acclaimed Carnatic violin maestro, and has a Ph. D in Indian Music from the University of Madras. With a career spanning over two decades, Lalitha is regarded as a highly imaginative virtuoso Violinist with immaculate bowing along with dexterous fingering techniques. Hailing from an illustrious family of musicians, Lalitha has the privilege of being the fourth generation of musicians in her family. She performs Carnatic Classical Music, World music, Fusion and Western Classical music. She has performed extensively in major music festivals in India and in other countries including USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Australia, Nepal, United Kingdom, Middle East, South Africa, Mauritius, New Zealand, Europe.
VideoVenue: Ball Room / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 18:00
Parekh and Singh
Kolkata, India
Alternative / Singer Songwriter
Nischay makes tasty pop music with Jivraj Singh. The duo consists of singer/songwriter Nischay Parekh, and experimental percussionist Jivraj Singh. Parekh is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and Singh is an internationally recording and touring beat-poet, designer and producer.
VideoVenue: Binny / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 19:00
Bo Bun Fever
France
Afrobeat / Mambo / Alternative
It was on a business trip in Ko Phi Phi, Thailand where Kevin met Scott, a young Australian in search of thrills. One night of drunkenness , they met Wallace, a wholesaler of Scotch whiskey in search of a soul mate. Upon waking up the next day, the three stooges discovered a strange inscription tattooed on their torsos in black Gothic letters : Bo Bun Fever! The unconventional act blends mambo, Afrobeat and dancey sounds together for an entertaining live show.
Music FacebookVenue: Ball Room / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 19:30
Tulegur
China
Traditional / Ethnic Rock / Mongolian Grunge
Tulegur is a modern nomad music duo, rooted in traditional tunes of Inner Mongolia (Mongolian part of China) and influenced by contemporary music. Their sound is a great mixture of traditional Mongolian music, acoustic rock, throat-singing (also known as "Khoomei") and electronic music. This combination results in a unique style which some described as “ethnic post-rock” or “psychedelic nomadic rock”.
Video Music FacebookVenue: Walhaja / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 20:30
The F16s
Chennai, India
Alternative / Indie Rock
The F16s play alternative dance music borne out of frustration with a barren and flaccid cityscape. The band has 2 EPs out, one named 'Kaleidoscope' Consisting of seven songs, which acts as an effective acid test, laying the groundwork for an arresting live set and the other EP titled 'Nobody's Gonna Wait' recorded at the Converse Rubber tracks Studio in Brooklyn, NYC.
Video Music FacebookVenue: Binny / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 20:30
Ziskakan
Reunion Island
Maloya / Traditional
Gilbert Pounia is a symbol of the Island of Reunion. This singer-songwriter who is more a "storyteller-singer" is the charismatic leader of the band Ziskakan which he founded in 1979 and which enjoys worldwide recognition (United States, Canada, Europe). His style is a reflection of Reunion (akin to the Blues but with the Creole influences of the Islands), mixed with Madagascar and Indian music, African Drums and Creole lyrics. Humanist poet and man of convictions, Gilbert Pounia succeeded admirably in propagating and preserving the musical culture of the Reunion Islands and keeping alive the once banned "Maloya" - a musical style with roots in slavery and oppression.
Video FacebookVenue: Ball Room/ Date: 29th Nov / Time: 21:00
ALDOC
Ireland
Jazz-Funk / Irish Traditional
Ex-Gráda frontman Alan Doherty (flutes & low whistles) is blazing a new trail for Irish Traditional music with this international line-up from Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Holland, Denmark and Germany. With Doherty’s freewheeling flute and chant-like vocals, backed by jazz-tinged arrangements, heavy grooves, spooky brass solos, tremolo affected electric guitars, lonely banjo lines and dramatic breakdowns, Aldoc can only be described as a revolution in Irish music.
Video Website FacebookVenue: Binny / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 22:00
Sandunes
Mumbai, India
Electronica / Dance
Mumbai native: Sandunes (Sanaya Ardeshir) is known for her diverse blend of electronica which combines eclectic sensibilities with progressive electronic elements. Her upbringing as a pianist and keyboard player allows her to create emotive beds of sound and her music can be described as a fusion of globally inspired ingredients.
Video Music FacebookVenue: Walhaja / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 22:00
Nicholson
Mumbai, India
Live Electronica
A self described ‘electro organic’ outfit, Nicholson comprises Sohrab Nicholson - a vocalist/keyboardist and trained Jazz musician who blends organic sounds and vocals with various electronica textures.
Video Music FacebookVenue: Ball Room / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 22:30
Do Moon
Reunion Islands
Afro House / Angola House
Do Moon are an electronica music duo from Reunion Island. Their sound is a unique combination of Deep House / African / Bass influences, combining electro vibes of Detroit, the groove of South African Ghetto House, hints of Maloya and the sounds of the Indian Ocean.
Video Music FacebookVenue: Binny / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 23:30
Alo Wala
Chicago/Copenhagen/Stavanger
Interplanetary Bass
American punjabi Alo Wala’s live show, crafted with and backed by Copia Doble Systema, finds the vocalist in lavish geometric shapes and bright colors, flirting in front of euphoric live visuals and bouncing over colossal bass lines from the live band. Their forthcoming debut album also features superstars of tropical bass like Schlachthofbronx, Jahdan Blakkamoore, MC Zulu and others.
Video Music FacebookVenue: Walhaja / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 23:30
Fuzzy Logic
Mumbai, India
Experimental Electronica / Electro Pop
Fuzzy Logic’s unique sound is inspired by encounters with strange and fascinating people. Having produced a cross-genre range of electronic music using quirky samples and familiar noise, Fuzzy Logic strives to make electronic music more “live” and personal. Known to his friends as ‘Fuzz', he began his musical adventure when a tremendous fall, (cushioned only by the thick tuft of fuzz on his head) rewired his neuro-impulses causing an undying love for music and a unique approach to sound.
Video Music FacebookVenue: Ball Room / Date: 29th Nov / Time: 00:00
