Mixed bag of music comes to Bengaluru this weekend

Zero1 Fest

March 14, 10 am onwards

Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal

Entry: Zero1byzerodha.com/fest

Taba Chake

The competition season goes from energy to energy this week with a multi-genre lineup of artistes performing to cap off the Zero1 Fest by Zerodha. While the convention facet of the occasion with panel discussions and keynote audio system are an enormous attract themselves, there’s a lot of music to add a distinct power to the competition. The likes of hip-hop artiste Raftaar, pop singer-songwriter Lisa Mishra, Arunachal Pradesh’s singer-songwriter Taba Chake, Mumbai funk and nu-disco duo Madboy/Mink and singer-songwriter Aanchal Bordoloi will carry out.

The comedy lineup as half of the Zero1 Fest will embrace the like of Abhishek Upmanyu, Kenny Sebastian and Urooj Ashfaq.

LILA by Shake Stew

March 14 and 15, 9:30 pm onwards

Windmills, Whitefield

Entry: ₹750 (standing), ₹2,000 (seating) through windmills-india.com

Described as “one of Europe’s most exciting contemporary jazz ensembles, Austrian septet Shake Stew present a special showcase set of their 2023 album, Lila, at Windmills in Whitefield this week. A description for the event states that the band is “known for their high-energy blend of groove jazz and Afrobeats”.

Since their debut on the Saalfelden Jazz Festival in 2016, Shake Stew have been repping fashionable jazz from Austria. The band’s lineup itself is a sign of their experimentation. Shake Stew has two drummers — Nikolaus Dolp and Christian Eberle, two bassists (bandleader Lukas Kranzelbinder and Oliver Potratz) and a horn part comprising three members — Yvonne Moriel on alto saxophone, Mario Rom on trumpet and Johannes Schleiermacher on tenor saxophone and flute. “The band creates an unmistakable sonic identity, fusing kraut-jazz, hypnotic rhythms, and deep grooves,” the outline provides.

Bickram Ghosh

March 14, 7 pm onwards

Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Malleswaram

Entry: ₹999 onwards, through BookMyShow

Bickram Ghosh
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Tabla exponent, classical and fusion artiste Bickram Ghosh is curating, producing and directing a brand new set titled, Transformation, alongside artistes resembling percussionist BC Manjunath, violinist Nandini Shankar, vocalist Anjana Padmanabhan, producer Mahesh Raghvan, drummer Pranav Dath and keyboardist Anay Gadgil.

The occasion description provides, “Transformation signifies Bickram’s artistic evolution, embracing a more electronic soundscape. This act also highlights the exciting trend of Indian instruments finding their electric counterparts — the electric sitar, sarod, violin, veena and many more. This act serves as a testament to the evolving landscape of Indian classical music, showcasing its ability to seamlessly blend tradition with contemporary influences.”

Ghosh added on social media that the occasion can also be pushed by a charitable motion. “This event will support a philanthropic cause by presenting a set of tablas to underprivileged children and arranging for music education for these children, amongst others,” he stated on Instagram.

Raman Negi

March 15, 8:30 pm onwards

Bira 91 Taproom, Koramangala

Entry: ₹799, through Skillboxes.com, plus cowl cost on the door

Raman Negi
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On the again of enjoying massive levels resembling Bandland in Bengaluru final 12 months and most lately, Lollapalooza India in Mumbai final week, New Delhi rock artiste Raman Negi brings his newest album Chaltey Purzay to town. After these festivals, Negi is enjoying in a membership setting this time round as half of his album launch tour, which kicks off in Bengaluru.

He stated in a submit on social media, “First gig of the Chaltey Purzay tour is getting closer! And the excitement is mixed with heebie-jeebies.” The setlist consists of songs off the brand new album in addition to Negi’s first album, Shakhsiyat, though he says the renditions might be “like you have never heard before.” He added in one other submit about performing within the metropolis, “Last time we played was amazing and I’m stoked to bring the full album to you.”

Women’s History Month

March 15 and 16, 7 pm onwards

Indian Music Experience, JP Nagar

Entry: RSVP through linktr.ee/IndianMusicExperience

Wild Wild Women
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The second week of the continuing Women’s History Month Festival at Indian Music Experience museum’s efficiency theatre brings in a various lineup over the weekend. On March 15, Mumbai hip-hop group Wild Wild Women will carry out, recent off their worldwide debut reveals in Germany. On March 16, the inimitable jazz vocalist Radha Thomas is anticipated to carry out the whole lot from requirements to odes to town and vocalese.

A press launch for the occasion states, “Despite their profound impact, women’s contributions to Indian music often remain underrecognised. As India’s first interactive music museum, IME is committed to foregrounding these lesser-known narratives of women in music history. The Women’s History Month festival aims to illuminate their stories, celebrate their achievements, and acknowledge their enduring influence.”