World Jazz Festival comes to Bengaluru this weekend
The Hindu
Following its success in Mumbai and Pune, Banyan Tree brings the World Jazz Festival to Bengaluru this year
For their second edition, the World Jazz Festival in collaboration with Banyan Tree and the Amersfoort Festival of Netherlands comes to Bengaluru on June 3. Artists from the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, America and India, will participate in the event.
Launched in 2020, the aim of Banyan Tree’s World Jazz Festival was to bring world-class jazz to India. “We’ve been to quite a few jazz concerts abroad and when we attended the Amersfoort Festival of Netherlands we thought it would be a good idea to bring that beautiful presentation to India too. We know for a fact that there are a substantial number of people here who love this genre of music,” says Nandini Mahesh, one of the directors of Banyan Tree.
While Mumbai-based Banyan Tree has brought Hindustani, Carnatic and fusion concerts to Bengaluru, this is the first time they will be presenting a jazz event. “Audiences in Bengaluru are special when it comes to appreciating different genres of music. It’s truly heartwarming and all the efforts seems worth it when we see their response,” adds Nandini.
Talking about the artistes who will be performing for this edition, Nandini says, “Each one is a master of their chosen art. Alexander Beets, one of the directors of the Amersfoort Festival and Saskia Laroo and her band, were a part of the first edition and will be back again this year. Saskia was a huge hit in Mumbai — she was spellbinding on stage and amazing as she interacted with school children at another event.”
According to Nandini, Prasanna also known as Guitar Prasanna, is at ease performing classical Carnatic as he is with a rock ’n’ roll band. “He’s like a chameleon; he transforms for whichever genre he chooses to play. It’s a rare talent,” she laughs.
The Alexander Beets Quintet featuring Paul van Kessel and Nathalie Schaap, the Saskia Laroo Band and Prasanna will be performing in Bengaluru on June 3, for the World Jazz Festival at the MLR Convention Centre, JP Nagar from 7.30 pm.
The World Jazz Festival will continue in Mumbai on June 4 and 5.
Karnataka aims to revolutionize farming with digital tech, empowering smallholder farmers and promoting innovation for economic growth.
Join 'Uyir Road Safety Hackathon 2025' to innovate road safety solutions and save lives in Coimbatore.
Supreme Court advocate Vrinda Grover withdraws from representing family of raped and murdered doctor in Kolkata case.
T-Hub partners with NJII and NJIT for trade and tech innovations, aiming to boost growth in Telangana.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi honors scholars for promoting Tamil literature, emphasizes importance of mother tongue in education.
In association with Prayoga Institute of Education Research, the Sustainability Garage, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, would serve as a hub for multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing eco-friendly materials with diverse applications to benefit society, said MBRDI.
Actor Allu Arjun seeks to quash FIR after woman dies during Pushpa 2 premiere, offers financial assistance to family.
Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial statements: Notice needs endorsement of 50 Rajya Sabha MPs to be considered by the Chairman or 100 Lok Sabha MPs to be taken up as an impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha
Groups regular to the botanical garden on Cathedral Road send letters to the horticulture department to find them an alternate space to walk. The park is closed for public and walkers due to maintenance work in preparation for the flower show
A study by SNEHA and University College London found community-led interventions increase disclosure of violence among Mumbai women.
Supreme Court challenges decision to halt Udayasthamana Pooja at Guruvayur temple, emphasizing deity's divinity over public convenience.