ALKEMIC / AHMAD PARVEZ & ALI SAFFUDIN / SUPPORTED BY PAATUM KOOTHUM

"Main Artist 1: AHMAD PARVEZ

Ahmad is a singer-songwriter and storyteller from Kashmir who infuses his works with melodies rooted in his homeland. Drawing from Urdu and Kashmiri poetry, his music spans genres such as folk, blues, and rock. Ahmad creates music to preserve memories and believes that personal is inherently political.

Main Artist 2: ALI SAFUDDIN

Ali is a singer and songwriter from Kashmir. His music is an amalgamation of rich folk sounds from the valley mixed with blues, rock and contemporary pop. He sings in Kashmiri and Urdu and derives heavy influence from poets like Faiz and Ghalib.

Supporting Act: PAATUM KOOTHUM

Paatum Koothum is a collective exploring the intersections of Carnatic music, jazz, and folk traditions from the Indian subcontinent. Blending classical roots with self-taught exploration, their sound moves fluidly between tradition and modernity.

AISHWARYA MEENAKSHI

Aishwarya is a vocalist and classical dancer, trained in Carnatic music under the able guidance of her late grandfather and guru Shri S.V. Ramani. She is also training in konnakol from Nattuvanaar Shri Balakrishnan. Born and raised in Delhi, her exposure to Hindustani classical music, ghazals, and Sufi music has played a major role in shaping her repertoire.

AYAN JOE

Ayan Joe, a multi-instrumentalist with roots in Kerala, enriches the act as a string player, crafting emotive melodies and contributing to the band’s production work.

SHINU (SRINATH KUMAR)

Shinu, the trio’s percussionist and technical expert, anchors their sound with vibrant rhythms and ensures seamless live and studio production."