Grammy Winners Zakir Hussain, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia Unveil ‘As We Speak’ India Tour for January 2025

Ziya Khan 15 hours agoLast Updated: October 2, 2024

Indian music lovers are in for an extraordinary experience as Perfect Harmony Productions, in collaboration with Panache Media, announces a groundbreaking classical music celebration touring multiple cities. Titled As We Speak, this global initiative features a unique blend of tabla and bansuri alongside upright bass and banjo, showcasing the exceptional talents of Grammy-winning artists Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia. The tour is set to enthrall audiences in January 2025, delivering a seamless fusion of diverse musical influences. These iconic musicians, each a Grammy Award winner, have collectively earned an impressive 31 awards for their artistry and innovation, including two for their 2023 album As We Speak. Their performances exemplify music’s power to bridge cultural divides and foster deep emotional connections.

Together, the quartet will weave a rich tapestry, blending the intricate rhythms and melodic subtleties of Indian classical music with the improvisational flair and groove of Western jazz.Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro, shares, “India holds a special place in my heart. Returning to my homeland to perform alongside such exceptional musicians is a dream come true. This concert celebrates the universal language of music, allowing us to explore the common ground between Indian classical and Western jazz, creating something truly unique and inspiring. Collaborating with Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia has been an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to share our musical magic with Indian audiences.”Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck adds, “India is rich in musical traditions, and I’ve always been captivated by the complexity and beauty of Indian classical music. Performing here is a dream realized, and I admire the passion and enthusiasm of Indian audiences.”Edgar Meyer, the double bass prodigy, expresses his excitement about the tour, stating, “I look forward to exploring the connections between Indian classical music and Western jazz.

I hope our performance sparks new conversations about the universal language of music.”Flautist Rakesh Chaurasia states, “I hope our music inspires young musicians and fans to delve into the rich traditions of Indian classical music. Collaborating with such talented artists from diverse backgrounds is a remarkable experience.”Abhinav Upadhyay, Founder of Perfect Harmony Productions, shares, “We are thrilled to bring As We Speak to India for the first time. This tour celebrates music’s ability to transcend boundaries and offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of diversity.”Randhir Roy, Founder of Panache Media, adds, “We are proud to partner in this historic musical event that will resonate for generations.

Audiences will experience an unprecedented fusion of genres as these four musical giants unite on one stage.”The tour not only highlights the quartet’s extraordinary instrumental prowess but also showcases their broad range of influences. Across a dozen songs, they effortlessly navigate the intricate complexities of Indian rhythms and the infectious grooves of Western music. In concert, they deliver intensely rich performances that balance compositional precision with spontaneous improvisation.The Asia Pacific tour is organized and promoted by Perfect Harmony Productions and Panache Media, both of which have a longstanding history of delivering world-class music experiences to audiences globally for the past 27 years.