Indian passion meets German proficiency

The above words were used by German musician Prem Joshua to describe his band, which performed in front of a jam-packed audience at the steps of the Asiatic Library on Sunday. I didn't expect such a large turnout for a fusion music concert but this is Bombay, people are always open to all sorts of creative endeavours.

Music is something that is ever evolving and Joshua's band plays with an incredible harmony between Eastern and Western elements. Joshua himself plays the sitar and the flute with almost a sense of perfection. We were treated to a fabulous concert for two hours. 

On a funny note, the musical performances of the Kala Ghoda Festival are being sponsored by Air India, an airline that makes more than a billion dollars worth of losses every year! Since the first time I saw the Kala Ghoda festival in 1999, it has grown immensely and is now a big ticket cultural event. Events like the festival and the marathon enrich both the city and its citizens. 

As a huge fan of fusion music, I would be delighted to see more Prem Joshua performances. I have a few of his albums and I always feel that my mind is transported to some kind of utopia when I listen to his music.

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