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MoonArra World Fusion

Founded by Bangalore based guitarist and composer Jagadeesh Ramanujam Mudambi & vocalist, composer-songwriter Madhuri Jagadeesh, MoonArra meaning “three streams” was formed in 2006 as a fusion of the interaction and collective influences of Indian Classical, Jazz and World Music Influences of its core members. MoonArra’s mission has always been to collaborate and connect with musicians and audiences worldwide, bringing the message of peace and harmony, goodwill and tolerance in today’s environment.

MoonArra has performed internationally in significant jazz festivals and concerts overseas across Asia, Africa and Europe. MoonArra has already released its first collaborative single – its own version of American singer-songwriter Sara K’s classic “If I Could Sing Your Blues” online on all streaming platforms. MoonArra is currently working on collaborative projects curating their original compositions. MoonArra is also working on a production titled “Music of The Moonflowers – An Indian Opera”.

MoonArra has had 10 international overseas concert performance tours since 2009.

MoonArra’s most recent was a concert tour of Europe in June 2023 spanning 5 Countries – Sweden, Germany, Austria, Italy & Hungary – 10 concerts in 10 cities, 3 workshops and a album recording. In all MoonArra collaborated with 25 musicians.

Gear

Voice
Nylon & Steel elctric guitars
Indian Classical Percussion
Drums
Saxophone
Piano
Cello

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... The next band was Moonarra from Bengaluru, comprising of Jagadeesh M.R (Guitars, Oud, composer), Madhuri (singer/songwriter), Prakash Sontakke (slide guitar, Hindustani vocals), Karthik Mani (Percussionist/ Drummer) and Wilson Kenneth (Electric bass). Their music was a rich fusion of jazz, Carnatic and Indian classical music, which was a never-heard-before experimental music which they have developed into smooth flowing sound over the years. Prakash Sontakke, who has a rich Hindustani music background, played out melodies from his Hindustani hawain slide guitar that wove into a fine tapestry of sound. Their rendition of the 'Vande Mataram' was totally out of the world! - Jazz just got bigger in Delhi!