The Three Musicians

Looking for some soul music? Tune into Teen Taal

If you go knocking,you’ll find plenty of closeted musicians in this city. It’s amazing to witness the growing wave of talent Chandigarh has to offer,” musician Hari Singh took the opportunity and roped in two new talents for his latest musical outfit. After taking the city by storm with his lounge music with Sukhmani,the Electro Qawwali Project,and a new voice in the form of Jasleen at Purple Rice,Hari’s back with Teen Taal. The best part – it is nowhere close to rock,backstage junkies or headbanging rockers. “It’s a soul-stirring musical outfit which will thrive on live performances,” Hari introduces his team mates – 23-year-old Kanishk Lakhanpal and 21-year-old Sangram Malik. While Kanishk lends the voice,Sangram strums the six strings. So how did they meet? “Serendipity,” Hari smiles at the good luck ‘chance’. As he plays the music they’ve recorded for their live performances,Hari fills us in on how he wanted to try something different this time. Now that Teen Taal has been formed,the three will focus on two genres of music: A retro lounge feel mixed with chill out electronica to old Hindi and ghazals songs of ‘50s,‘60s and ‘70s and sufi sounds that are deep and energetic fused with hip hop,base and electronica. “I’ve even added pre-recorded sounds the tumbi and alghoza,” adds Hari who,along with Kanishk and Sangram will be playing every Wednesday at S-Lounge in Sector 26 and every weekend at Orchid Lounge in Sector 34.