Kamasi Washington Announces Debut India Tour

Modern-day jazz frontrunner Kamasi Washington has just announced his debut India tour that will see him play in Mumbai and New Delhi between 28-29 August, courtesy of Third Culture.

Rising to global limelight in 2015 for his work on Kendrick Lamar’s seminal album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’, Kamasi earned a reputation as the generation’s torchbearer for progressive improvisational music with the release of his seminal debut album ‘The Epic’. Consequently, the saxophonist, composer, producer and bandleader found his skills in demand by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Chaka Khan, Flying Lotus, Thundercat and Wayne Shorter.

Furthering his multi-genre and multi-generational appeal with his sophomore album ‘Heaven and Earth’ last year, Kamasi will make his Indian debut with his 9-piece band which features virtuosos like Ronald Bruner on drums, Miles Mosley on bass and Ryan Porter on trombone, among others.

Featuring Kumail and DJ MoCity on support duties in Mumbai and New Delhi respectively, Third Culture brings Kamasi to Mumbai’s The Royal Opera House on August 28 before heading to New Delhi’s OddBird Theatre on August 29. Listen to his track ‘The Next Step’ below to get a taste of what to expect.

Find the tour dates below and head to Third Culture’s Facebook for further information. You can get tickets for the Mumbai show here, and for the New Delhi leg of the tour, head here.

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Tour Dates:

28 August - The Royal Opera House, Mumbai

29 August - OddBird Theatre, New Delhi