Michael League

Snarky Puppy, the Texas-bred, New York-based collective, is returning to India after a decade for two performances in Mumbai and Gurugram. The band, known for their diverse range of jazz, funk, rock, and R&B, has a rotating cast of around 20 musicians from different countries. Opening for them will be Scotland's funk trio, High Fade. The show's curator, VG Jairam, promises an exceptional audio-visual experience that resonates with India's culturally diverse arts scene.

Before their Mumbai and Delhi gigs, the Texas-bred/New York-based music collective Snarky Puppy discusses their musical mixtape, assembling a crew of 20 musicians, and returning to India after a decade. Snarky Puppy requires a specific skill set from each member that goes beyond virtuosic ability. Their music is described as visceral, adventurous, and constantly evolving. Besides the performances, they are looking forward to the food and writing music with friends in Mumbai and Bangalore, as well as taking music lessons. They might even bring a 'thavil' back home.

Before their performances in Mumbai and Delhi, the music collective Snarky Puppy discusses their unique musical style and their upcoming trip to India. The band, known for their blend of jazz, fusion, and instrumental pop, requires a specific skill set from its members that goes beyond virtuosic ability. Snarky Puppy's sound has evolved over the years, becoming funkier and more direct. Besides their performances, the band is excited about experiencing the food in India and collaborating with local musicians to write music and take music lessons.

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