Mahindra Blues Festival: Know 5 facts about the Mumbai music
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International legends who have performed
Among the most notable performers, Buddy Guy has performed six times, along with the likes of Taj Mahal, and Shemekia Copeland and Matt Schofield who returns
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Mahindra Blues Festival 2026
The 14th edition of Mahindra Blues Festival is all set to be held this weekend on February 14 and 15 in Mumbai at Mehboob Studios in Bandra West
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Performers for 2026 edition
The performers at the 2026 edition include Shemekia Copeland, Eric Gales, Matt Schofield, Altered Five Blues Band, DK Harrell, Blackstrat Blues
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Inspiration for stage names
While the name for the Polka Dot Parlour is inspired by Buddy Guy`s polka dot shirts, and SoulStrat Saloon named in tribute for Mumbai`s Blackstrat Blues
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Origin
The first edition of the Mahindra Blues Festival was held in 2011 on February 5 and 6 at the same location in Bandra, and also featured Buddy Guy
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