Ever heard contemporary organic fusion?

New Delhi-based music act, Advaita's sound is an original mix of the West and East

What is contemporary organic fusion?
Fusion is a fairly decent way to describe our music; but it's too broad a term. Almost convenient. By organic we mean a sound that is starkly original and not picked up from somewhere.

Your sound traverses rock to Indian classical, with a spiritual dimension.
All 8 of us believe that music is not generated; it is present all around us, we just have to find it and put it together. The background of each member is disparate some come from a lineage of classical Indian performers and some have grown up listening to Western music. The interaction and compatibility we have developed since we came together in 2004 comes from a greater connection, which lends our music a spiritual touch.

There are so many fusion bands in India. What makes you special?
For any Indian band, it becomes almost impossible to overlook the existence of Indian Classical or Indian Carnatic music and instruments. For us, the Sarangi in the sound that sets us apart. The rare blend and experimental technique of the East and the West in our soundscape is what you should look out for.

Along with Swarathma, Indigo Children and Medusa, you guys were chosen by producer John Leckie to work on the British Council India Soundpad sessions. What was that like?
It was amazing to compose those two tracks with a legend like Leckie. All four bands chosen have a distinct sound, but what's common is the presence of a traditional element in our music.u00a0
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Catch Advaita tonight, 9.30 pm onwards at Hard Rock Cafe, Bombay Dyeing Mills Compound, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli.
Call: 66155959. Advaita's performance will be followed by Medusa and Pentagram.
Entry: Rs 200 per head