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
In this workshop, Eleni will be taking participants through the endless possibilities of fermentation for the daily nourishment of a household, as well as a regenerative tool for farmers and chefs to maximise the potential of ingredients from root to stem, and farm to table. By acknowledging the ancient, transformative powers of fermentation, we can unleash flavour, increase nutrition, and prevent waste.
Curated by:
Edible Issues
Project by:
Eleni Michael
“Zig Zags to Earth” is a shadow puppet play that combines the use of traditional-style shadow puppets with the use of an overhead projector. The play is a fascinating interplay of several experimental elements including narrative logic, visual language, and sound design.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
This enchanting tale revolves around a household thrown into turmoil by the unexpected presence of a cobra. As the family panics, a snake friend emerges to rescue the cobra, showcasing the extraordinary bond between humans and animals.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
Glitch in the Myth challenges grand narratives and reveals the fascinating, subversive ways in which women might work to support and inspire one another—how they communicate, pass on traditions, create microhistories of their own, and overturn the system.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
ITEM explores the dichotomy between society’s idealised portrayal of women and their actual experiences of feeling lost and finding their voices. While mental health discussions often focus on younger generations, one must also consider homemakers.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
Table and Stools is a listening community based out of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The name originates from the simple Table and two stools set it has to attract individuals to share their stories. Table and Stools focus on creating a space for people to feel listened to without offering any judgments or opinions. It gets a varied crowd that involves people of different socio-economic strata and across various ages.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran

