Music

Interesting treat

The band Shoonya, will perform on March 25, 7 pm at Alliance Francaise. Shoonya is a platform for people from various artistic backgrounds to introduce their musical ideas into the mix, and who have at some point worked with art forms ranging from theatre and dance to electronic music.

Fascinating notes

Indian Ocean, the rock band, will perform at Hard Rock Cafe on March 25, 8.30 pm. Fans of the band will see ‘Indian Ocean’ perform some of their much loved and awaited numbers. They will also offer a sneak-peek into their soon to be released album ‘16/330 Khajoor Road’.

Album tour

Pentagram, the band, will perform at Hard Rock Café on April 7. This is part of their five-city album launch tour.

In concert

The accompanists are H S Sudheendra on the mridangam and Gururaj on the morsing. Entry is free.

Mixed notes

Dhruva Foundation, in association with Vasantharathna Foundation, is holding a musical tribute on April 8, 6 pm, which will have artistes from all over India performing Indian Jazz and Indian Contemporary Fusion Music Concert at Bangalore Gayana Samaja. This will coincide with Vasantharatna’s 4th annual cultural event titled Salute to Heroes. For
details, call 9448085124.

For a cause

Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya, an evening of Hindi songs, will be held on March 26, 6.30 pm, at Chowdiah Hall. This is a charity event in aid of Snehalaya Children’s Home.

‘Chaitra Kalarava’

A special jugalbandi concert by veena maestro Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhat and violin
maestro Mysore Manjunath, followed by a dance ballet, will be held on March 27, 6 pm at the Glass House, Raj Bhavan. This programme, called Chaitra Kalarava, is presented by Doordarshan Kendra, Bangalore and Raj Bhavan.