Culture Soiree

Lo Griyo,the band from Reunion Island in France,has been influenced by the sounds of Tamil,Gujarati,Malagasy and European immigrants in the islands. Its multi-instrumentalist Sami Pageaux Waro represents the new generation of “griot” (which,in Creole,means “the transmitter”,the keeper of oral tradition). He is accompanied by Luc Joly,a “multi-blower” (sax tenor,clarinet contre-alto and flutes),and sound designer Brice Nauroy. They create future trance,maloya and world music.

Lo Griyo will perform with Delhi-based band,Then and Now,the winner of Faites de la Musique 2013,organised by Alliance Francaise de Delhi. With songwriters Abhishek Joshi and Kshitij Bhargava,along with Pawan Anand and Deepak Garg on the bass and drums respectively,the band creates more than just popular music.

In collaboration with Institut Francais en Inde and the French Embassy,and under the flagship of “Bonjour India Festival”,the concert is on March 23 at 6.30 pm.

Fun Fair

Before it becomes to hot to step out,catch the Francophonie Mela this Friday. Film screenings,art exhibitions,musical and theatre performances will be on from 11 am to 7 pm,at the culmination day of the Francophonie Week. Stalls will be set up across the area,introducing visitors to the different Francophone countries through their food and culture.

Whiskey Lullaby

If you missed Sylvie Bourban’s performance at the Jazz Fest last weekend,you have another chance. Switzerland-based Bourban and Mattias Windemo from Sweden will perform on March 22 at 7 pm. Windemo plays a custom-made twin neck guitar,which allows one to use both hands on the instrument. Bourban’s intoxicating vocals and Windemo’s one-of-a-kind acoustic sound is sure to create an unforgettable musical experience.

Fusion Curry

Chrysalide is an Indo-Belgium music project that combines the French language and Indian classical music. Their debut performance in the city today includes the smooth vocals of Reynold Hallow (who created Chrysalide) along with the beats of tabla played by Nabankur Bhattacharya,and the lyrical performance of Fabian Beghin which goes with the Indian flute and harmonium. The music will be accompanied by a Kathak performance by Maitreyee Mahatma,an exhibition of photographs and a video installation. This multidisciplinary event,in collaboration with Embassy of Belgium,will be held today at 7 pm.

All events will be held at the Alliance Francaise de Delhi. Entry free. Contact: 43500200