Jan 23 2026 to Jan 23 2026 8 p.m.

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Where

The Humming Tree

763 100ft Road, road, near 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Junction, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008 560008

Event Description

Hempress Sativa:

Inimitably, Hempress Sativa is rightly regarded as a prolific Singer/Songwriter to nascent from her Generation of ‘Conscious Roots” purveyors. An anomalous talent, whose expressive writing skills with sharpened delivery commands the attention of her audience in each performance; with an uncanny ability to keep all listening as if in a trance, absorbing her every word, every rhyme. Her music though generally traditional of the Deep Roots, Rock Reggae genre; at times crosses boundaries and may reflect variants of Hip Hop, Afrobeats and R&B with the sultry serenade of (Kushite Love) exemplifying her agility as a diverse artist.Born Kerida Johnson to Ras Tafari parents Doris Ray Ricketts and Albert ‘Ilawi Malawi’ Johnson, Legendary Selector (Originally of Jah Love Muzik), Drummer, Producer and Singer/Songwriter who would become her greatest influence.Her father would summon almost 4 years old Sativa and older siblings to the ‘Control tower” which was a room he create to host his sound system equipments and Vinyl records. Located in the Ghetto of Mona Common, Papine, this 2 bedroom board house was the meeting grounds for the family and community to be entertained. Routinely, for his upcoming session he would methodically create an “Orthodox” selection which MYSTICALLY resonated with the Hearts of the masses who ventured near and far to hear Ilawi play. He would confidently hand the Mic to the offspring who dared to go first and it was there that Sativa would succumb to these encounters and began to develop her extraordinary talent.

General Zooz:

A founding member of New Delhi based group Reggae Rajahs, General Zooz is a stage entertainer who is equally comfortable as an MC or DJ. He has performed at festivals like Sunburn, VH1 Supersonic, NH7 Weekender, Sulafest and Ziro Festival amongst others. General Zooz has performed in over 25 countries and has opened for acts like Snoop Dogg, Major Lazer, Shaggy, UB40 and Apache Indian. He is Festival Director of India's biggest reggae festival, Goa Sunsplash. While reggae and dancehall remain his musical weapons of choice, Zooz's foundations were made strong by an early love of hip hop. His immersion into Jamaican music and culture has also led Zooz on a journey to include soca, afrobeats, jungle and some heavy bass elements into his sets. Inspired by the incredible energy of the Caribbean, General Zooz pays special attention to entertainment value and audience interaction in his performances. 

Afrontal:

As India's first afro-caribbean dance crew, afrontāl has been passionately leading the promotion of afro dance styles and Jamaican dancehall in India since 2016. Our all-woman team of four are united and inspired by the beats of Africa, the riddims of Jamaica and the energy of soca. All the editions of our events such as ‘In Da ‘Fro’, ‘Lets Kutu Sa’ and ‘Inna Dancehall’ with national and international artists have brought together 1000+ participants from cities across the country, playing a pivotal role in building the dance culture and community in India. We have also performed at fests such as ‘Goa Sunsplash’ and ‘Covelong Point Surf Fest’, worked with brands like RedBull India and Warner Music India as well as artists like Major Lazer, Apache Indian and Brodha V. To build the knowledge & culture behind the dance form, we have together taught at numerous studios, dance centers, dance camps, courses and programs in India as well as hosted the first afro-dance battles, cyphers and jams too. As afrontāl, we are known to have an infectious uplifting energy that gets the whole room dancing, and we’re committed to spreading the joy of dance with as many people as possible.

The Humming Tree:

The Humming Tree - A grassroots performance venue in Bangalore, running from 2013 to 2019 and in the process becoming a cornerstone of Bangalore’s independent music, art, and cultural ecosystem. 

Now, in 2026, The Humming Tree is back in a brand-new, purpose-designed space in Indiranagar. Built across 12,000 sq. ft., the venue features a 600+ capacity performance space, world-class sound and lighting systems, and a diverse F&B proposition. More than just a venue, it’s a hub for creativity, culture and collaboration.