Ravi Chari Crossing | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Bangalore is set to host the third edition of the Mahindra Perfection Festival next month. Pesties Center of Performing Arts to be held in this year’s festival HinduTabla is a tribute to Mestro Zakir Hussain.

With each version of this festival, this year also some world -class names such as Trilok Gurtu, Ravi Chari and other two days will perform in two days. According to J Shah, the Vice President – Cultural Outreach in the Mahindra Group, the purpose of such a festival is to keep the percussionist in the limelight.

“In other demonstrations, he is compatible with the performing artist. The idea of ​​this festival is to give them a platform to communicate directly with the audience, not only through another artist, ”J says.

Trilok Gurtu | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“Every year we try to have a balanced approach of curation where we have established a projection of new names along with artists. There is a lot of attention to balance the experience as well as many promises of youth. “He shares.

Jai says that another important aspect of the festival is that “many different devices and collision styles should be included, keeping in mind the intention of the festival, creating deep awareness about this tradition.”

The collision as a style is present in many different shapes, forms and HouseHe said, referring to the thrilalana project of Aruna Saram. “Aruna is essentially a singer, but she is going to use her voice as a confrontation tool in this showcase; This is an unusual entrance to the festival this year, “J,” says, “Ravi Chari will have more contemporary sounds than the snack pair. ,

Aruna Saram | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Audiences “can expect performance from” established folk, young contemporary talent and unusual combinations. Each of these groups will be using all types of conflicts equipment that fulfill our purpose of bringing different sounds in the program. “

Jai says, “Curns is a year -long process because we are constantly evaluating and juggling which collision instrument and talent will be understood for the goals that are in our mind. It is quite easy to keep a list of popular artists simultaneously – our idea is to ensure that some young, some of the unseen talents are at the forefront. The element of search is important for all our festivals. ,

On the first day, the festival will see a demonstration by the world-famous Perkuctionist Trilok Gurtu and Aruna Saram’s thrilana project, which will include artists like Giridhar Udupa, Sangeet Haldipur, BC Manjunath, Jyotsana Srikanth, Arun Kumar and Shalani Mohan. As the festival is a tribute to Zakir Hussain, Ravi Chari will present cross, An album was launched by Mestro in 2022.

Ranjit Barot | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Second day Indian will highlight the new wave of collision Beatrout, A music production by composer Ranjit Barot and Theater director Roston Abel. Snacks, music pairing from Chennai, Ramkumar Kancarjan and Mridazist Sumesh Narayanan will share the platform to bring rock, metal and jazz.

The Mahindra Perfection Festival 2025, in association with The Hindu, will be held on March 1 and 2 in the Prestige Center of Performing Arts.

Snacks | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement