Sanjay Divecha Trio
10th and 11th January, 9:30 pm onwards
Windmills, Whitefield
Entry: ₹2,000 (seating), ₹750 (standing), via windmills-india.com
Guitarist-composer Sanjay Divecha, a mainstay in the world of jazz, pop and fusion, is heading to the Windmills with a trio setup for two concerts this week. The guitarist will also be joined by drummer Adrian D’Souza and bassist Shashank Das.
The program description mentions that Divecha is a core member of the supergroup Cross Currents and has shared the stage with global icons such as Zakir Hussain, Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Vinny Colaiuta and Shankar Mahadevan.
The description reads, “With an illustrious music career spanning over 35 years, Sanjay Divecha has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Angelique Kidjo, Carlos Santana and Michael McDonald. His contribution to AR Rahman’s Oscar-winning score 127 hours and film soundtracks such as woman on Top And Leela Further highlight his versatility and talent.”
break the noise vol 1
January 11, 7:30 pm onwards
Fans at Gillies Redefined, Koramangala
Entry: ₹399, via Insider.in, plus ₹500 cover charge at the door
A new gig series will launch across the fandom at Gillies Redefined in 2025, with the first edition of Break the Noise curated by indie singer-songwriters The Mangas. This time the lineup includes New York-based Indian artist Chef Kiss, rock band Rascals of the First Order and singer-songwriter Aamir Rizvi.
Rizvi took to Instagram to talk about the concert, saying, “My first show at BLR is all about original music and I’m so excited to be back with Mangas, Chef’s Kiss, Matthew Pannacle.”
A description from the organizers states that Break the Noise is about “breaking the monotony of normal weekend plans”. It further states, “It is a bi-monthly live music event that invites the vibrant youth of Bangalore to immerse themselves in raw, electrified energy.” Curation for future editions will continue to focus on the rock and punk bands on each lineup.
Ranj x Cliffer, Yatharth Bakshi
January 11, 7 pm onwards
Pizza Express, Koramangala
Admission: Free, RSVP via skillbox.com
Pip x Cliffer | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The ongoing songwriter sessions at Pizza Express are continuing into the new year, this time with a diverse lineup. Hip-hop, pop and R&B-savvy duo Ranj Talking about the intimate show, organizer Brave Cave says, “We want to include songwriters from different genres, languages and any other division to highlight the art of storytelling through music.”
Ranj aka Ranjani Ramadoss posted an update to his fans in Bengaluru on Instagram, saying, “Playing one last, relaxing acoustic set before we move on.” The duo – who recently toured the country with Shillong artiste Meba Ophelia, also released an EP titled play me! last September. Bakshi releases his final EP on his own in mirrors In 2023.
cacha mundinho
January 12, from 5:45 pm
Blue Room, Jayanagar
Entry: ₹750, via skillbox.com
Cacha Mundinho Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Globe-trotting band Cacha Mundinho (which translates from Portuguese to “grab a small world”) is heading to Bengaluru this week for an intimate, collaborative set at The Blue Room.
Known for drawing inspiration from Portuguese and Iberian musical traditions, Cacha Mundinho travels through North Africa and the Middle East to India and Brazil. The band is led by Joana Almeida, considered one of Portugal’s first female, classical fado guitarists. An event description states, “She composes original works in the Portuguese language, inspired by fado and traditional Portuguese troubadour songs, but with her own unique and contemporary take on the tradition. Elements of Portuguese, Middle Eastern, African, Brazilian and Indian music are combined with the improvisational agility of top-class jazz.
The Amsterdam-based act also includes percussionist Sjahin Düring, Maripa Contreras on oboe/duduk and Pedro Ivo Ferreira on double bass. However, in India, Cacha Mundinho’s Joanna and Sajahin will collaborate with Amith Nadig on Carnatic flute and Aman Mahajan on piano, “for a special crossover experience of their music,” the description said.
Killa P, MC Solomon and more
12th January, 8 pm onwards
Koramangala Social
Entry: ₹499 via Insider.in
Fort P Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
As part of a three-city tour organized by Social Offline and AMNAP (Always Make Noise and Party) Records, UK grime and hip-hop will hit the city in Bengaluru this week with veteran artists like Killa P and MC Solomon. He will be supported by Indian DJ-producers like Yung.Raj, Big Trouble aka Tanush Hegde and Ira Bibi aka Ira Banerjee.
“This is your chance to experience one of the true pioneers of the genre live and firsthand,” the event description says.
Killa P last toured India in early 2024 and is best known for being pioneers of the UK grime movement and being part of crews like Roll Deep and Cemetery Warriors. He released his latest album waste of time In November last year. “Known for songs like ‘Topper Top’ and collaborations with grime heavyweights like Skepta, Killa P’s unique flow and unmatched stage presence is guaranteed to light up Bengaluru,” the event description says.
published – January 10, 2025 07:16 PM IST
