Music patrons in Bengaluru to enjoy artistes like Rajeev Taranath and The F16s this weekend

Whitefield Music Festival for Indian classical music

Whitefield Music Festival

November 16 and 17, 5 pm onwards

Inner Circle Ground, Whitefield

Entry: Free

At the long running Whitefield Music Festival for Indian classical music, this time there is free entry to concerts by a whole spectrum of artistes. The main draws remain sarod veteran Pandit Rajeev Taranath (who is joined by Nayan Ghosh on tabla) on day one. Taranath says, “The sarod concert at Town Hall by maestro Ali Akbar Khan has changed my life. Learning from him and being reprimanded by him was a glorious experience. I consider my teacher’s blessings the most precious thing in my life. I appreciate Anand Dhwani’s initiative of organising such rare and unique jugalbandis in the heart of the city.”

The second day will host renowned vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan. The veteran voice will be supported by Subhankar Banerjee (tabla), Ustad Murad Ali (sarangi) and Pandit Vinay Mishra (harmonium). Also in the line-up are co-organiser and sitarist Prabir Bhattacharya with tabla artiste Pandit Kumar Bose, while Vidwan mandolin veteran U Rajesh will perform as well on day one. Younger artistes in the Indian classical realm such as Mandola Joy, percussionist brother duo Anoor V Shyam and Sunaad and tabla artist Anubrata Chatterjee will also take the stage, alongside an Odissi performance by Meghna Das.

Satellite Beachside

November 15 and 16, 6 pm onwards

Pebble, Palace Grounds

Entry: ₹1,171 (male and couple passes), ₹499 (female), via insider.in

In addition to their regular festival editions in Goa, this year the Satellite Beachside event travels out to New Delhi and Bengaluru. While the Delhi edition was just a pre-party, the Bengaluru iteration will be a two-day outdoor electronic music experience. Hosted by veteran DJ Nikhil Chinnapa. The festival was incepted by Chinnapa and partners, DJ Pearl and Hermit Sethi with their company Submerge, who have brought down top-notch electronic artists to the country. This edition includes Italian party-starter Hunter/Game, veteran DJ-producer Arjun Vagale, underground seasoned DJ-producer Kohra and DJs such as Browncoat, Audio Units, Shash & Chaz and V-Vek.

The F16s

November 16, 8 pm onwards

Liquid Bar, Hyatt Centric, MG Road

Entry: ₹499, via insider.in

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showcase an electronic streak to them that ranges from moody synths to full-blown dubstep-level meltdowns. It is that kind of diversity and even unpredictability that put the band amongst the must-see performers in the country. On the back of releasing their second record WKND FRNDS, The F16s return to their second home in Bengaluru to perform at Hyatt Centric Hotel. While members have also dived into their separate projects, The F16s still bring together a familiar melancholic, but party-happy vibe with songs like ‘Amber’, ‘Moonchild’ and ‘Jacuzzi’.

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