Iconic world music band Shakti has announced an upcoming tour in 2023. The transcontinental ensemble includes Eastern and Western musicians who intertwine Indian and western music.
The quintet, which consists of living legends – John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan & Selvaganesh Vinayakram get on the road with a World Tour that kicks off in India in January 2023 and will take place across 4 key cities of India – Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata & New Delhi, and they will continue to Europe & the United States in Summer & Fall.
Discography: Shakti with John McLaughlin, A Handful of Beauty (Columbia Records, 1976) and Natural Elements (1977).
Tour Schedule
Bengaluru – January 20th, 2023 – Jayamahal Palace Hotel
Mumbai – January 22nd, 2023 – NSCI, Dome
Kolkata – January 24th, 2023 – Venue to be announced
New Delhi – January 28th 2023 – JLN Stadium
Author: World Music Central News Room
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Crossing all fingers & toes with the hope that Switzerland & France & Germany & the UK are on your list. It would be a true wonder to attend somewhere…🍀👏🏻🎈Only the very best to you all in this still New Year. (