KANAK - Indian South African Fusion ft. Vishnu R (India)

KANAK is an Indo-African fusion ensemble led by Vishnu R (India), Sean Sanby (South Africa) and Lilavan Gangen (South Africa). The group will undertake its first international residency in Cape Town exploring the intersections of Cape Jazz, Carnatic Music, African Traditional Music, and more. This residency, beginning in March 2025, will feature rehearsals, workshops, performances, and collaborative music-making, alongside community dialogues and a recording session. KANAK aims to strengthen and enrich the Indian diaspora within South Africa, foster collaboration in the local music scene, and engage deeply with the shared history of both nations through music. More information on Vishnu R (India): Vishnu R is one of the popular, pioneering & dynamic musicians from India today. A OneBeat Virtual 2 alumnus, he is the inventor and patent-holder of the ‘NAVTAR’ – a unique 9-string instrument with a ‘New Global sound’ (Times of India, 2021). A ‘Mentor’ of British Council and western Classical graduate from Trinity College of London, Vishnu’s mastery and ability to inter-weave intricate Indian Ragas and Western harmony seamlessly, has gained him international recognition as a band-leader and composer, with over 600+ performances & workshops across India, Europe, UK & USA, including collaborations with 5-time Grammy winning artists ‘Snarky Puppy’ & Angelique Kidjo. www.vishnunavtar.com/