Records. Walkmans. CDs. USBs. MP3 Players. iPods. The means to music may evolve over time and your gadget may be dearer than life to you, but nothing beats the beats of a live performance! Be it a ka-pow action packed evening, a quiet recital, a wine & blues night, or an all out concert – we got you covered. Bringing to you top-notch live music gigs of the week, #DSSCRecommends these five smashing performances that’ll get your feet tapping, cords humming, and body swaying.
Rotem Sivan Trio
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Rotem Sivan and his trio are the music world’s newest up & comers. With Rotem on the guitar and vocals, Karina Colis at the drums, and Mishko M’ba strumming up the bass, Delhi will finally hear what NYC’s been raving about. A change maker on the jazz scene, the three musicians have performed all around the world, individually as well as a trio; from Brazil to UK, Bahrain to France, global cities have tuned in to their magic time and again. Several music international festivals and two albums down, Rotem Sivan is bringing this trio to the capital with not one, but two performances. So don’t wait up and book your spot to jazz up summer the perfect way.
The When & Where:
Thursday, April 6 at 9 pm: Depot 48 (Level 2, N – 3, N – Block Market, G.K. I, New Delhi)
Friday, April 7 at 9 pm: The Piano Man Jazz Club (B 6 – 7/22, Safdarjung Enclave Market, New Delhi)
Hindustani Classical Recital
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Touch base with Hindustani Classical music at this recital by Vivek Prajapati (vocals), Baber Lateef Khan (tabla), and Zakir Dholpuri (harmonium). This is followed by six versatile artists, bringing you closer to the music of our homeland. If you want to go beyond the regular and be under a musical spell, this performance is not to be missed.
The When & Where:
Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm: Amaltas (India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.)
Bossa Nova & Jazz with Sanjeeta and Rhythem
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The duo of Sanjeeta Bhattacharya and Rythem Bansal bring together Bossa Nova and Jazz to make stellar music. Sanjeeta, who’s on the vocals, is trained in Hindustani Classical, RnB, Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Flamenco; and Rhythem has keyed the piano in jazz, pop, latin, and funk over six years. Drawn to jazz, the duo believes this genre allows artists to channel their creativity and expression – so don’t miss out and catch their soothing tunes this weekend.
The When & Where:
Friday, April 7 at 9 pm: La Bodega (29, First Floor, Middle Lane, Khan Market, New Delhi)
Jazz & Blues with Sumit
Delhi sure is jazzing it up this weekend! The duo of Sumit Sadawarti and Vidur Singh is here to charm you with some top-notch jazz & blues tunes. Singer & songwriter Sumit draws inspiration from Amy Winehouse and Nina Simone, while multi-instrumentalist Vidur looks at Elton John, Billy Joel, and John Legend to realise his musical pursuits. The talent-packed boys are creating a mark on the music scene one performance at a time, and it’s just the right time for you to catch them before they’re off doing concerts with coveted tickets.
The When & Where:
Friday, April 7 at 8:30 pm: Le Bistro Du Parc (A-57-59, Moolchand Market, Near Defence Colony, New Delhi)
The Un-Recital by Sahil Vasudeva
With The Un-Recital classical musician Sahil Vasudeva showcases his journey as a pianist in his hometown. Moving beyond conventional recitals Sahil brings to the audience a performance comprising of mixed media and an introspective narrative, combining works by Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, and Debussy with his own. Ace at taking the piano out of its traditional space, Sahil offers classic music within a personal context with this recital, making it a must attend event on your calendar this week.
The When & Where:
Saturday, April 8 at 8 pm: OddBird Theatre (Dhan Mill Compound, SSN Marg, Chhatarpur, New Delhi)
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