Jul 25 2025 to Jul 25 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Join us for a special vinyl listening session of Kadahin Milandaasin, the critically acclaimed album by drummer-composer Tarun Balani. Described by The Hindu as “a sonic love letter to Sindh,” this deeply personal work has been featured on NPR’s Best Jazz Albums and Bandcamp’s Best of Jazz.

Through powerful sonic storytelling, the album reflects on themes of ancestral memory, migration, and personal identity, drawing inspiration from the life and legacy of Balani’s late grandfather, K.S. Balani—a celebrated postmodern Sindhi writer and painter.

The session features a full vinyl playback of the album, followed by a conversation with the artist, offering rare insight into the stories, sounds, and cultural heritage that shaped the music.

About BIC Elsewhere:

While the majority of our events find a home at our premises in Domlur, BIC Elsewhere represents our commitment to bringing conversations, arts, and culture directly to diverse audiences. Through this initiative, we collaborate with various venues, extending the reach of our events beyond our own space. These partnerships not only breathe life into our gatherings but also play a crucial role in cultivating an environment for the flourishing of arts and culture in the city.

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Performer

Tarun Balani
Musician
Tarun Balani is an artist, musician, and educator who creates immersive sonic experiences through both live performances and studio recordings. His practice weaves together improvisation, composition, performance, and technology.

His recent works—including the critically acclaimed albums Kadahin Milandaasin ملنداسين هن and Where the Ice Meets the Water (2023)—span contemporary jazz, ambient electronic music, and sonic storytelling, exploring themes of climate change, migration, and identity.

His sound installation Listening Room draws on deeply personal experiences of climate anxiety and ecological grief, while also holding space for resilience and hope in an ever-changing world.

More about his work: www.tarunbalani.com