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An evening of popular Bollywood music with the iconic music composer duo, Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant.

Special Project

Experience a mesmerizing evening of Three Divas, a concert celebrating the unparalleled talents of Usha Uthup, Aruna Sairam, and Shubha Mudgal. This exceptional event brings together three legendary voices, each renowned for their unique contributions to music across genres.

Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh

The cliche that music is a universal language has special meaning for all at the The Happy Home School for the Blind (HHSB). Established 98 years ago with only 5 boys, the school now works with 200 children with visual impairments to help them feel connected with the world around them.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

On completing her music education in France, and honing her lutherie skills, cellist Vian Pereira returned to India and in 2019 co-organised an International Music Concert with Noteward at The Royal Opera House, Mumbai in collaboration with musicians from France.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

Formed in 2008 by Akhu Chingangbam, Imphal Talkies, a folk-rock band from Manipur, is known for its political songs that represent the minority communities in India. The band made its debut in 2009 with the album Tidim Road, and has since released four albums alongside numerous singles from time to time.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

Sparked by a sense of nostalgia, Roz Angon (rose garden), is a musical journey about the loss of the ‘Goan’ identity in the form of language, food, flora and fauna given the rapidly changing landscapes and culture in the state.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

Composed, arranged, and produced by Bickram Ghosh, Glorious India is groovy, exciting, melodious, and exotic. With some of the greatest Indian musicians coming together for the first time, each track is played with a level of virtuosity that is akin to brilliance.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

Kuba Wójcik Trio is the ensemble of the acclaimed Polish guitarist and composer Kuba Wójcik, known for creating unique fusions of jazz with traditional music from various parts of the world. The trio will perform original compositions by the leader, combining modern jazz with avant-garde and Indian musical influences.

Special Project

An evening of soulful music, and joyous celebration, capturing the true spirit of Goa.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

The concept that drives this selection of artists is that of contrast. Performances oscillating between live and electronic elements, steady form versus experimental grooves, the known colliding with the unpredictable, structure meeting improvisation.

Special Project

This concert highlights renditions of classical Thumri pieces harmoniously integrating diverse musical styles and instruments. It will also showcase the versatility of Indian classical music, featuring renowned artists like Vijay Prakash, Priyanka Barve, Sarang Kulkarni, Shikhar Naad, and a string quartet.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

A Serendipity Arts Foundation Grant

Abhibyanjana is a musician and budding producer from Gangtok, Sikkim. Her music is a culmination of dream pop and alternative rock with influences from eclectic artists across the spectrum, such as Grouper and Mitski.

Special Project

Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the musical genius of Laxmikant-Pyarelal, the iconic duo whose melodies have defined Bollywood’s golden era.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

Step into the world of Shaam-e-Ghazal, a concert celebrating the timeless artistry of ghazal legends. This specially curated event honors the musical brilliance of icons such as Ghulam Ali, Mehdi Hasan, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hasan, Pankaj Udhas, and Jagjit Singh, along with esteemed ghazal writers whose works have transcended generations.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

Bombay Lights is a genre-defying band known for their fusion of folk, and contemporary music, blended with elements of world music and Bollywood.

Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh

In a world polarised by wars, political authoritarianism, and the unbridled destruction of our ecosystems, can music be our salvation?

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

A student rock band from the True School of Music, Enigma will perform both covers and originals.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

A Serendipity Arts Foundation Grant

Chennai-based band Uru Paanar strives to preserve the rich heritage of Tamil music through a unique blend of independent sounds and indigenous instruments.

Foundation Initiative

Finding Heaven by The Tapi Project pushes the boundaries that define our fixed ideas of art and culture. It gives the audience a chance to experience fluidity in structure and complete surrender through a fusion of folk and contemporary music and poetry.

Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh

The Dranyen is a traditional Himalayan folk music lute with six strings, used primarily as an accompaniment to singing in the Drukpa Buddhist culture and society in Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim and Himalayan West Bengal.

Facilitated by:
Tsering Angchuk
Skalzang Tundup

B-side is an initiative by Serendipity Arts centred around independent music and cultural currents stemming from contemporary music practices.

Foundation Initiative

This innovative concert will highlight the dynamic musical dialogue between diverse instruments, creating a vibrant and harmonious blend of textures and rhythms.

Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh

The Isheeta Chakrvarty Collective will showcase original music interspersed with reimagined and rearranged traditional and contemporary songs.

Curated by:
Bickram Ghosh

Commissioned by Serendipity Arts Foundation for Serendipity Arts Festival 2024

In this project, the curator envisions an adaptation of traditional women’s work songs through dance performances that traverse our nation, probing a critical question: what comes to our mind when we think of women’s songs of labour and millstone?

Curated by:
Geeta Chandran

A one hour music piece by Folks-Wagon capturing the sounds of the West Coast of India from Gujarat to Kerala. The performance would include the native music and instruments from the region with a compelling narrative.

Special Project

Daira’s Jaadoo Bastar is a sublime portrayal of unique folk-fusion between members of Art-Rock band Daira and folk musicians of Bastar region in the state of Chhattisgarh. The concert features songs in Halbi, Bhatri and Gondi blended with Hindi lyrics.

Special Project

Journey into the enchanting origins of Indian musical instruments through captivating narratives and evocative performances with Ulka Mayur. A mesmerizing hour where mythology meets melody.

Special Project

Blackstratblues is the solo project of Warren Mendonsa, a guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording engineer. The current lineup’s music is predominantly instrumental, comprising a blend of blues, rock, and 70’s psychedelia with strong melodic and occasional electronic influences.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia

Arguably one of the most prolific bands from India, Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ) is a Bangalore based rock band founded in 1996. With 8 studio albums to its credit, TAAQ has toured the subcontinent and performed in prominent festivals and clubs all over the world – from London, Bonn, Glasgow, Dublin, New York, Dallas, Seattle, to Hong Kong, Bahrain, Maldives, Singapore, Dubai, Kathmandu and more.

Curated by:
Zubin Balaporia