Friends at fusion

Tabla ace Karsh Kale is back to the capital with his frequent partners the MIDIval Punditz and this time, the jugalbandi will be all the more mellifluous. We tell you whyWhen musicians from different backgrounds meet, they're bound to come out with compositions that break global barriers. NY-based Karsh Kale has spent more than a decade to blend Indian classical tradition with modern electronic music, and he's all set to let the city have a piece of him. His friends Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj of Midival Punditz, too, are all set to strike a fun jugalbandi with their Western beats. We set the tone. Tap rap: Karsh Kale Bajaate raho: Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj of Midival PunditzTechno tabla: The classical beats of Kale will be technically monitored with programmed grooves, laptop and keyboards by Punditz. Apart from regular club tracks, the night will be thumped with pulsating numbers from Punditz's forthcoming album, Hello Hello. We have been sharing the stage for more than a decade. This time, we're trying to give a completely live feel to the concert, revealed Raina.On the playlist: In Hello Hello, the duo has documented their own personal journey as artists. Giving more dope, Raina says, Before finalising tracks, we actually experimented with different compositions and genres for the past three years. Finally, it was international electronica, global pop, folk, and Indian Classical that found space in the track list. For this album too, the pair got support from friend and collaborator Karsh Kale who worked as a co-producer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.Where: Ivy, Lotus Towers, New Friends ColonyWhen: Today, 9.30 pmRing: 41627744Entry Free