The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) presents "One World Many Musics, an event that brings together contemporary Indian musical styles to celebrate the rich diversity and creativity of India's emerging music scene.  Spanning two days, the 4th and 5th of October, this festival will showcase the evolving soundscapes of modern India, blending traditional influences with innovative compositions, and highlights the power of music to unite cultures, evoke emotions, and connect us through our shared human experience. Join us for an inspiring evening that captures the essence of India's musical innovation and cultural harmony.

4th October: Enjoy an evening with Mumbai Fuzikk, an ensemble led by the accomplished tabla player Aditya Kalyanpur. The group features Chandana Bala, a vocalist trained in Carnatic music, along with a talented lineup of instrumentalists: Hrishikesh Majumdar (flute), Shikhar Naad Qureshi (percussion), Ninad Daithankar (santoor), and Prashant Ohol (keyboards). Set against captivating visuals, the performance will take the audience on a musical journey through the stunning landmarks of Mumbai, featuring a diverse mix of classical, jazz, and fusion music.

5th October: Experience the unique sound of The Yellow Diary, a leading indie pop-rock band known for its fresh sonic identity and thought-provoking lyrics. Their music combines powerful songwriting with a modern soundscape, capturing the unpredictable experiences of life. The band includes Rajan Batra (lead vocalist and lyricist), Himonshu Parikh (keyboards and backing vocals), Harshvardhan Gadhvi (guitar), Stuart DaCosta (bass), and Sahil Shah (drums). The Yellow Diary will perform several of their popular tracks, including "Roz Roz," "Mann," "Kahe Kahe," and "Rab Raakha," each song offering a unique reflection of personal experiences and emotions.

OWMM is one of the NCPA’s emerging artistes initiative to enable and encourage young Indian musicians to showcase their creativity to a wider audience on a national platform.

About NCPA: The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is India’s premier cultural institution. Inaugurated in 1969, it was the first multi-venue, multi-genre cultural centre in South Asia. The NCPA is committed to preserving and promoting India’s rich and vibrant artistic heritage in the fields of music, dance, theatre, film, literature and photography, as well as presenting new and innovative work by Indian and international artists from a diverse range of genres including drama, contemporary dance, orchestral concerts, opera, jazz and chamber music. Today, the NCPA hosts more than 700 events each year, making it India’s largest and most holistic performing arts centre.

We would be keen on exploring an interview with Aditya Kalyanpur and The Yellow Diary where they would like to discuss the enchantment of various Indian music forms in the following talk points.

The journey of conserving classical music in the era of bollywood

How tabla for centuries has paved way for music in classical and modern artforms

How Indian classical music has always influenced musical artforms all over the globe

Talkpoints for The Yellow Diary:

The rise of Indie Pop in the 2020s after the prime of 90s

The journey of Indie Music making space after years of domination from commercial music

The beautiful blend of electronic and rock music with the power of Indian poetry and song writing.