Can one ever get enough of Parvaaz’s music? Never. The Bangalore-based band plays a mix of acoustic and sufi-rock music, and features Khalid Ahamed on vocals, Mir KashifIqbal on guitars, Fidel D'Souza on the bass and SachinBanandur on drums and percussions. Formed in early 2010 by Kashif, Khalid and Neil, the band went through a few line-up changes to reach its current one (and their current sound), and released its debut EP Behosh in 2013. The band went one to release more singles, like “KhufiyaDastaan”, and their second record, Baran in 2014. After playing at all imaginable venues and festivals in India, and becoming one of the most in-demand acts in the country, the band is currently touring Northern America.

A self-professed perfectionist who hates making mistakes with his music and singing, Hriday Gattani is a talent to look out for. The singing prodigy started young, and got bit by the music bug at the nascent age of 3, after attending a concert with his parents. After that, there was no looking back. Mentored by the legendary music director A R Rahman, this K M Conservatory graduate is now singing for leading films and directors in the industry. He might come across as shy when you meet him in person, but has a striking presence on stage, as he dishes out one strong vocal after another. Often seen performing with singer Jonita Gandhi, Hriday’s smooth voice just melts into every song, blending in and enhancing the music.