India Jazz Project: Grammy Award-winning Tinariwen to headline inaugural edition

India Jazz Project IJP is a new music festival is set to debut in February 2026 in India across DelhiNCR Mumbai and Bengaluru from February 6 to 8The brainchild of Foreword Overture times The Soul Company the first edition will be headlined by Grammywinning desert blues legends Tinariwen marking their muchawaited return to the countryThe India Jazz Project is envisioned as a cultural platform where global artistry meets Indiarsquos evolving creative landscape bringing together jazz blues soul and contemporary world sounds Each city will feature Tinariwen alongside some of Indiarsquos most accomplished jazz and blues musicians creating a stage where international and Indian talent come together to celebrate musicThe India Jazz Project is the first flagship IP from Foreword a collaboration between live music and cultural programmer Overture and Indian FampB curators The Soul CompanyAccording to the press release to the media IJP aims to create a world where what happens on stage is elevated by what happens around it from designled spaces to curated bar programmes culinary experiences and immersive cultural storytellingCofounder Arpan Peter says ldquoIndia has a rich and often overlooked history in jazz and blues and the India Jazz Project is our effort to bring that legacy into a global conversation With IJP we want to create a platform where worldclass artists find a home in India and where Indian audiences gain access to the finest international talent alongside our own exceptional jazz and blues musicians Our aim is to build a longterm cultural movement that places India firmly on the global map for genredefining experiencesrdquoCofounder Somanna PM adds ldquoIndia has emerged as one of the most dynamic markets in the world for premium food and beverage experiences and itrsquos time our cultural platforms reflected that evolution With the India Jazz Project we want to build a movement where the countryrsquos culinary and hospitality prowess stands shoulder to shoulder with the sophistication of jazz and blues This is an opportunity to showcase the best of India on stage at the bar and in the way we collectively experience culturerdquoIcons of desert blues and one of the most influential global acts of the past two decades Tinariwen bring their hypnotic Saharan soundscapes back to India after years of anticipation Born from the desert camps of the Tuareg rebellion their music carries the poetry of exile freedom and resilience woven through swirling guitar lines meditative rhythms and haunting callandresponse vocals that have captivated audiences worldwideWinners of the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album the band have shaped modern world music and inspired generations of artists across rock blues and folk Their collaborations span global heavyweights including Carlos Santana Thom Yorke The Black Keys Mark Lanegan and Warren EllisRenowned for their transcendent live performances equal parts spiritual immersive and electrifying Tinariwenrsquos return at the India Jazz Project marks a rare opportunity to experience the soul of the Sahara on an Indian stageThe tickets for the festival will be available on District by Zomato