Catch the Magnetic Music Season 04: A Sonic Celebration of Planet Earth on till August 2nd At ZLB23, The Leela Palace, Bengaluru
Following the marked success of its third edition, ZLB23 is hosting Magnetic Music Season 04, a week-long celebration of Indian fusion music curated around the theme “Planet Earth.”
This year’s edition promises a deeper, bolder sound experience that honors the elements of nature and the rich diversity of Indian musical heritage.
Tucked away in The Leela Palace Bengaluru, ZLB23 is known for its speakeasy-style vibe, artisanal cocktails, and edgy programming. It’s a great place to escape from a rainy monsoon evening and catch some great fusion music.
The Theme: Planet Earth
Season 04’s theme, Planet Earth, invites listeners to reconnect with their surroundings through immersive soundscapes rooted in the natural world. Each night will channel one of the four elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire—through organic instruments, electronic textures, and field recordings. The performances are designed not only to entertain but to reflect on the planet’s fragility, urging audiences to listen deeper.
Artist Line-Up: A Week of Musical Alchemy
🎶 July 28 – Varun Nimbolkar Band
Curated by Vinesh Iyer and Darryl Noronha of The Live Music Project and Art Escape Goa, this set blends folk, fusion, and earth-rooted sounds. Known for creating experiential, multi-sensory festivals, TLMP brings its signature cultural depth to the ZLB stage.
[In Frame] Lakkshya
🎶 July 29 – Lakkshya
Founded by violin virtuosos KJ Diliip and Ila Diliip, with percussionist Sunaad Anoor and pianist Diptangshu Bhowmik, Lakkshya is a genre-defying celebration of Carnatic music intertwined with global sounds.
🎶 July 30 – Skin, Wind & Strings
An ensemble of tabla (Adarsh Shenoy), bansuri (Madhu Chapai), mridangam/khanjira (Adamya), and fusion guitar (Jagadeesh), this performance evokes elemental balance and intuitive improvisation—a perfect sonic ode to wind and earth.
🎶 July 31 – The Raghuram Collective
Melding Carnatic ragas with the improvisational freedom of jazz and folk, The Raghuram Collective creates a soundscape where meditative alaaps meet soulful keys and intricate rhythm. Expect storytelling through music—vivid, layered, and powerful.
[In Frame] Indian Ocean
🎶 August 1 – Rajasthan Roots
Bringing the desert to life, Rajasthan Roots fuses Rajasthani folk with modern beats and instruments. A mix of sufi, classical, and contemporary rhythms, their set promises to be both timeless and electrifying.
🎶 August 2 – Indian Ocean (Closing Act)
India’s most iconic folk fusion band, Indian Ocean, will close out Season 04 with their inimitable sound. From Kandisa to Tu Hai, their repertoire spans decades of socially conscious, genre-bending music that has defined a generation.
Contact: Prachi Tandon for reservations at 9606018235
