Alliance Française de Bombay, in partnership with the French Institute in India and Bonobo, brings you an unforgettable night of deep cultural exchange
featuring a powerhouse double-bill:

Alright Mela – A hypnotic fusion of electro-dub, vintage synths, and North African Gnawa vocals that invites you into a collective trance.

The Buggy Collective – A soulful, high-energy blend of West African music and Indian rhythms, led by Mumbai’s premier percussionist Anand Bhagat.

From Mediterranean tape music to West African Djembes, this is a sonic journey you don’t want to miss. Come for the community, stay for the music, and let’s celebrate the universal language of rhythm together!

 Wednesday, 24 June 2025

 8:30 PM onwards

Bonobo, Bandra

ABOUT ALRIGHT MELA

Alright Mela is a Franco-Moroccan trio that brings together Mediterranean influences, Gnawa traditions, electric oud, and electronic music. Their performances combine hypnotic beats, psychedelic textures, and powerful vocals to create a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary.

Formed by Markus, Cheb Xavi, and Moroccan Gnawa artist Jaouad El Garouge, the group moves between Europe, the Maghreb, and the Middle East, creating music that is designed as much for movement as for reflection.

Their songs explore themes such as migration, tolerance, identity, and coexistence, transforming the dance floor into a space for both celebration and thought. Through groove, rhythm, and collective energy, Alright Mela creates live performances that are immersive, vibrant, and impossible to experience passively.