Carnatic Fusion Live Performances
Available across India
I perform live shows where I mix Carnatic raagas with rock and jazz using electric guitar, drums, and traditional instruments for a high-energy fusion concert that gets the crowd moving.
Pricing Guide
Viprahar Full Band Pro-Show
Ensemble Configuration
- Total Stage Strength: 6 Pax (Spoorthi Rao on vocals + 5 Musicians).
- Instruments: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard/Synth, Drums, and Electric Violin or Mandolin.
- Support Crew: Includes a dedicated traveling Sound Engineer (FOH) to manage live audio balance.
Performance Details
- Duration: 90 to 100 minutes of continuous performance.
- Genre: Carnatic Rock. Features fast-paced fusion of popular Krithis, film hits with classical twists, and instrumental jams.
- Crowd Interaction: Designed for large audiences (2,000+ pax) with sing-alongs and rhythm clapping segments.
Logistics & Deliverables
- Tech Rider: Detailed stage plot and input list provided to the client's sound vendor.
- Setlist: Curated mix of high-energy openers and mass-appeal finales.
- Meet & Greet: Optional 15-minute photo session with VIP guests post-show.
Acoustic Fusion Chamber Set
Ensemble Configuration
- Total Stage Strength: 3 to 4 Pax (Spoorthi Rao on vocals + 2 or 3 accompanists).
- Instruments: Keyboard (Grand Piano tone), Acoustic Guitar, and Percussion (Mridangam/Cajon hybrid) or Violin.
Performance Details
- Duration: 60 to 75 minutes.
- Genre: Soulful Fusion. Focus on melody, alaap, semi-classical film songs, and Abhangs.
- Format: Seated, immersive listening experience rather than a high-volume concert.
- Engagement: Spoorthi provides short introductions to songs, explaining the Raga or meaning for non-classical audiences.
Requirements & Customization
- Production: Requires minimal backline and basic PA system, reducing client technical costs.
- Requests: Accommodates 1 to 2 pre-requested songs if communicated 1 week in advance.
About Carnatic Fusion Live Performances
When Raagas Meet Riffs
If you’re expecting a calm Carnatic kutcheri, this isn’t it. My shows mix the soul of Carnatic music with the raw power of rock and the swing of jazz. It’s loud, it’s wild, and it’s full-on maja (fun). My roots are in the raagas, but I love seeing how they come alive with electric guitar, drums, and bass. Bhakti (devotion) is at the core of everything I sing, but I’m all about exploring new vibes too.
The Fusion We Create
I build each set around Carnatic melodies, but I let them jam with whatever feels right: sometimes that’s a mridangam and khanjira jugalbandi battling it out with drum kit and bass, sometimes it’s the electric guitar and violin trading solos with my vocals. The energy is real and sometimes it gets wild. Our goal? Share the joy, see some heads bob, and maybe get the crowd dancing.
Where We Bring the Energy
Our live Carnatic fusion band really pops at college proshows and big festivals. Student crowds bring a whole different thrill - IIT Madras, AFMC Pune, BITS Goa, you name it. We’ve played everywhere from jazz clubs to open-air festivals, and we’re always up for adapting the set to suit the vibe. If you want Indian classical jazz fusion but with a twist, this is it.
Why I Do This
This isn’t just a project for me, it’s pure joy. Music is meant to be shared, experimented with, and felt. Hope to catch you at a show and vibe together!
Meet your Expert
Spoorthi Rao
573 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, Spoorthi here! Wild to think it's been a decade since Super Singer Junior days. Folks still tell me they watched me grow up on stage—makes me feel all kinds of grateful. Carnatic music is my home, thanks to Ranjani-Gayatri akka-s. Sometimes, magic just happens—like singing bhajans on the street in Udupi, or doing a thillana mid-air for my 18th! Life’s been a mix of kutcheris, skydives, and jamming with friends. Blessed? For sure.
My Work
Carnatic Concerts & Fusion Shows - I do Carnatic vocal concerts—solo, duet, or with my Carnatic fusion band. Also, themed musical storytelling gigs.
My Singing Style - Rooted in Carnatic, but I like to mix it up—expect expressive Carnatic vocals with a twist.
Concert Vibes - Could be a deep, classical evening or a wild fusion night. Depends on the mood and the crowd!
Audience - All are welcome—whether you’re a hardcore rasika or just want a musical night out.
Playback Singing - Just sang 'Manave' for Barroz (Kannada film). First playback, super fun!
