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Whirling Kalapas are a trio comprising Uday Benegal, Sankarshan “Shanks” Kini and Ashwin Andrew whose music can be described as introspective and quirky acoustic pop. Their sound is vocally rich and instrumentally diverse, incorporating acoustic guitars, violin, mandolin, a keyboard, the occasional drum kit, shakers, bells, shells and any object they feel would fit into one of their songs.

Uday, best known as the frontman of the rock band Indus Creed, with whom he still performs and has released four albums, is a part-time glutton who gets paid to write about food. Multi-instrumentalist Shanks is a veteran session musician who plays with Bombay Acoustic People and Passenger Revelator when he isn't gathering coffee beans or devouring piggy parts. Ashwin is a bass guitarist trained in classical piano but prefers to play drums with such acts as Passenger Revalator and Suraj Jagan when he isn't learning Gurgaon rap hits. All three love to sing their hearts out. They also love to invite guests with unique talents and unusual instruments to perform with them.

Whirling Kalapas are a rich addition to India’s current indie explosion, especially for audiences looking beyond the volume-driven sounds of rock and electronic acts. This is cerebral and fun music for the thinking listener who loves to dance.

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