The 13th edition of the blues festival will take place at the Mehboob Studios in Bandra on February 8 and 9 this weekend. Over the years, the festival has featured the likes of Buddy Guy and even an all-female lineup like 2024. This year's artist lineup is an interesting mix of American, Australian and Indian blues artists including a Grammy winner too
Updated on : 07 February,2025 05:55 PM IST | Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto
There are going to be six artists playing across two days of the festivals featuring two Indians among them. Photos Courtesy: Mahindra Blues Festival
Kanchan Daniel
Representing the sound of the heartland, the festival will witness the allure of one of the important voices in the Indian blues scene, Kanchan Daniel. For the 12th edition, she joined the talented Tipriti Kharbangar, and the two jointly delivered a fiery performance, paying homage to the blues heritage of Shillong, Kharbangar’s hometown. Kanchan will be returning for the 13th Edition, and this time with a full-fledged set, displaying her powerful vocal ability and striking a chord with the audience.
Megan Murray
Megan Murray, will debut on the Mahindra Blues Festival stage. Megan will take the audience on a sonic journey with her splendid stage presence, cutting through various genres. The versatile artist is known for her ability to sing in various octaves, bringing the house down with her versatility.
Taj Farrant
Among the others is a the noteworthy 15-year-old Taj Farrant's music, which seems seasoned and mature, and his debut album, ‘Chapter One,’ is the testimony. After performing on global stages like Lollapalooza, Taj is bringing the magic of electrified blues, which is reminiscent of young Joe Bonamassa at the Soulstrat Stagevinay on the first day of the festival.
The Teskey Brothers
Aussie duo The Teskey Brothers will also regale the audience with their heartfelt renditions of blues, rock, and folk at the Polka Dot Parlour. Josh Teskey is a guitar whizz who strums his way into fans’ hearts with silky guitar work, while his sibling Sam Teskey’s sensational voice has helped them transcend creative boundaries with genre-defying music.
Robert Randolph
On the second day, Robert Randolph, one of the greatest guitarists of our times, will strut the tunes of gospel and blues. Known as an ace pedal steel guitarist, Randolph carved his niche with fiery instrumental work and sentimental music, mesmerising the fans with his artistry. At the onset of his career, he inspired legends like Derek Trucks, Eric Clapton, and Carlos Santana due to sacred steel, a legacy gospel tradition.
Ruthie Foster
Ruthie Foster, one of the purest and most powerful vocalists and guitarists, will be seen belting a blend of genres like blues, folk, and R&B. A Grammy-nominated artist and winner of the 2025 award has created some great musical pieces, integrating many music forms and contemporising them. So, the fans are in for a delightful performance of bluesy riffs over soulful vocals, serenading the Soulstrat Stage.
