Where tradition meets innovation, The Alaya Project creates a sound unlike any other--an electrifying fusion of South Indian classical music, jazz, and funk that pushes musical boundaries while honoring deep cultural roots. This May, experience the trio that has been hailed as "forging a beautiful new sound" (Berkeleyside) live at Black Cat.
Led by Rohan Krishnamurthy's dynamic percussion, Prasant Radhakrishnan's soul-stirring saxophone, and Colin Hogan's masterful keys, The Alaya Project blends intricate Carnatic rhythms with modern grooves, creating an unforgettable sonic journey. From jazz-infused ragas to fresh takes on classics like The Beatles' Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite, their music is a revelation.
"When our ancestors speak of that delicate balance between tradition and innovation, they are hearing The Alaya Project, a sonic sanctum of crystalized soul!" - Hafez Modirzadeh, Professor of Creative/World Music at San Francisco State University
Band Lineup:
Rohan Krishnamurthy, drums/percussion
Roopa Mahadevan, vocals
Prasant Radhakrishnan, saxophone
Colin Hogan, piano
Happens on the following Dates:
May 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: PDT
May 25, 2025, 9:15pm to 11:00pm Timezone: PDT
Where tradition meets innovation, The Alaya Project creates a sound unlike any other--an electrifying fusion of South Indian classical music, jazz, and funk that pushes musical boundaries while honoring deep cultural roots. This May, experience the trio that has been hailed as "forging a beautiful new sound" (Berkeleyside) live at Black Cat.
Led by Rohan Krishnamurthy's dynamic percussion, Prasant Radhakrishnan's soul-stirring saxophone, and Colin Hogan's masterful keys, The Alaya Project blends intricate Carnatic rhythms with modern grooves, creating an unforgettable sonic journey. From jazz-infused ragas to fresh takes on classics like The Beatles' Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite, their music is a revelation.
"When our ancestors speak of that delicate balance between tradition and innovation, they are hearing The Alaya Project, a sonic sanctum of crystalized soul!" - Hafez Modirzadeh, Professor of Creative/World Music at San Francisco State University
Band Lineup:
Rohan Krishnamurthy, drums/percussion
Roopa Mahadevan, vocals
Prasant Radhakrishnan, saxophone
Colin Hogan, piano
Happens on the following Dates:
May 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: PDT
May 25, 2025, 9:15pm to 11:00pm Timezone: PDT