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title: "Collaborating with Musical Giants: Global Fusion & Studio Sessions"
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# Collaborating with Musical Giants: Studio Sessions & Fusion

Tribe Verified · Grammy-nominated collaborator with global musical legends

By [Varijashree Venugopal](https://mytribe.in/varijashree) · Visit Laya Digi Studios in Subramanyapura; Travels across Bengaluru · ₹35K Per Track (Up to 5 mins) (estimate)

Part of [Studio Session & Collaboration](https://mytribe.in/varijashree/studio-session-collaboration). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/varijashree/studio-session-collaboration/gallery)

Music is a universal language, and I have been beyond lucky to share the room and the mic with artists who push the boundaries of sound. Here are glimpses of those magical exchanges.

## Photos and videos

- ![A surreal evening in the studio with the one-and-only Jacob Collier. This black and white photo captures the intense focus and joy of our musical exchange. Collaborating with a genius like him is a deeply reprogramming experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57084857-f5db-4f5d-8a69-e9a52e2bd764)
- ![Another shot from the session with Jacob Collier, this time showing him completely lost in the music. Being in the room when this happens is pure magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c2e29a5-374f-4b01-b200-2b59e38d766f)
- ![A happy selfie with Jacob Collier after our musical exchange in Bengaluru. It's moments like these, connecting with artists I admire, that make this journey so special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cc9ade5-3256-4c66-8717-edf7bec6f366)
- ![Jacob at the piano during our session. The wall behind him lists names, but that night, the only language in the room was music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/337e5e7f-b30d-4428-a2df-b02f49af14cb)
- ![A candid shot of the team during the Jacob Collier session. The energy in the room was electric, and it was a privilege to witness this level of creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54084a3d-ec0d-47f2-9f69-107de33b1c6e)
- ![A beautiful, happy moment with Jacob. Our collaboration on his song 'A Rock Somewhere' was a dream come true and led to my first Grammy nomination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/803985d2-5380-49dd-b981-4000a8eeeabe)
- ![Jacob and his trusty crocodile companion in the studio. Even in moments of intense musical creation, there's always room for a bit of fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4342a6c-7fc6-4ec5-a9f5-3e8a24f4350e)
- ![A selfie with Jacob at the Grammy Awards. Sharing a nomination with him and Anoushka Shankar was a monumental moment of celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0902ea7-9b42-4a82-9e8c-15b36dfc3b28)
- ![Jacob playing the glockenspiel during our session. His ability to pick up any instrument and create something beautiful is endlessly inspiring.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4ecb064-6bd3-4191-8e51-6fe155622bb0)
- ![A moment of pure connection and friendship with Jacob. This is what collaboration is all about: sharing, learning, and creating with joy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1a1df02-99b0-4520-b942-4c20c200eaed)
- ![Jacob signing my notebook. These small, personal moments are the souvenirs I cherish the most from these incredible collaborations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7cd0b17-749b-47fb-b471-f2c18e773a1f)
- ![A shot of me during the session with Jacob, completely absorbed in the music we were creating. This is my happy place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecc79260-a1aa-4f42-9251-02b452e0ad04)
- [Video: My first meeting with the master, Herbie Hancock. It was a humbling experience to sit with him at the piano and share music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f8ce27b-23a9-4b5d-bbed-35d7a017b988)
- [Video: A warm hug from Herbie Hancock. Moments like these are gifts that I will treasure forever. He is a true inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dea2270-6863-4ecf-8d7a-f0b2a918aae9)
- ![A photo with the legend Herbie Hancock at the International Jazz Day event. His vision for jazz as a tool for peace and unity is something I deeply connect with.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85257503-b7f6-4749-8c35-6e398fb10dd4)
- ![Watching the master Herbie Hancock sign an autograph for me. I was like a kid in a candy store, completely in awe of his presence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e62a9dc0-5b68-43a5-93ca-0ebc7415dbf7)
- ![Sitting at the piano with Herbie Hancock. This is a memory I will carry in my heart for the rest of my life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9ce22b7-0c6e-426e-a42b-dd4be890e77e)
- ![A precious moment with the vocal genius Bobby McFerrin. His approach to improvisation and using the voice as an instrument has been a huge influence on me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fff923a-eaad-413d-9f8d-9b0b5207a9a4)
- ![A group photo with Bobby McFerrin and his vocal group 'MOTION'. Singing and sharing joy with these angels was a truly heartwarming experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa5df0a2-9cc5-4473-a535-7bd07727329c)
- [Video: A message from the incredible Victor Wooten. It was an honor to have this bass legend play on my album, and his words of encouragement mean the world to me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d25262e-0ad0-4568-9b53-ec2802ac1232)
- [Video: My brother, the magnificent Hamilton de Holanda, talking about our collaboration. His sublime mandolin playing added a unique Brazilian flavor to the album.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8776c777-0315-46c2-935c-e08ba1b9191a)
- [Video: A message from the banjo master, Bela Fleck. Hearing him talk about finding his way into my song 'Ranjani' was fascinating and shows the beauty of cross-cultural collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa1081a2-5c11-4a25-a91b-9b88bdab7204)
- [Video: A casual jam session with Hamilton de Holanda. This is where the magic starts, just two musicians sharing ideas and seeing where the music takes us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/432ac477-454e-426f-802d-b9296c90bdc0)
- ![A photo with my sister Divya and the Brazilian music giant, Milton Nascimento. Singing for him was a surprise gift and an absolute honor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bb3cd34-15e9-4600-8ddd-271e25904fc0)
- ![With the monstrously talented composer Riccardo Nova. His music is incredibly intricate and always pushes me to stretch my abilities as a vocalist. A true skill-sharpening session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f114fa6-097a-4e48-b1a4-c1e1902b9891)
- ![Meeting one of the pioneers of jazz fusion, the great John McLaughlin. His work with Shakti was played in my home since I was a child, so this was a full-circle moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e75922dc-6eac-496e-a2ce-778e8a3af19b)
- ![With Thundercat at a Grammy event. It's always inspiring to be in the company of such creative and impactful music makers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ab80fbb-1baf-4428-b1c1-0e834299c2c7)
- ![With the brilliant Arooj Aftab and another artist at a Grammy nominee event. So much talent and good energy in one room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ad27a65-f415-418f-bb09-a5ad392cbd0c)
- ![With the amazing Anoushka Shankar at the Grammys. Sharing a nomination with her was an honor, and she is a true inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e08b4809-d915-42f9-8738-2fa5a6308e76)
- ![A lovely photo with Anoushka Shankar and Bela Fleck. The Grammy events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with artists from all over the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fbf471d3-70cc-43ec-b24a-cc0154a41fe2)

## About Collaborating with Musical Giants

When I work with artists across different genres, we are rarely just swapping files or laying down tracks. We are usually in the thick of a dialogue, trying to reconcile the microtonal nuances of Carnatic ragas with Western jazz progressions. Whether it is finding the right bamboo flute texture to sit in a global beat or layering vocals to hit a specific emotional frequency, my goal is to make the connection real. It is messy, intense, and deeply rewarding work that happens right here in our studio home in Bengaluru.

My studio is not a place for rigid scripts. It is a 'jaathre'—a creative festival where we roll with whatever ideas spark in the moment. When I collaborate with giants of the industry, the process is built on trust and a shared curiosity. We lean into the improvisation that defines both Carnatic music and jazz. 

For artists looking to incorporate my style into their projects, I bring more than just a vocal or flute part. I bring my training in Konnakol-based rhythmic structures and my experience as a co-producer. 

Whether you need a remote feature where I layer harmonies and improv over your existing track, or an in-person, 5-hour collaborative block at a facility like Laya Digi, the outcome is always a distinct fusion of sounds. We do not just record instruments; we chase the 'pocket' and the groove. I have been blessed to learn from the best in the world, and I apply that same spirit of deep listening and collaboration to every project, whether it is a Grammy-nominated album or a new indie single. Let us make something that feels as alive as the music I have been lucky enough to witness.

## About Varijashree Venugopal

Music is not just notes on a page for me, it is about the people I make them with. I treat every session like a conversation, whether we are blending Carnatic ragas with jazz or just finding the right groove together. My studio is my happy place, and I would love for us to find that magic for your project.

[See all of Varijashree Venugopal's services](https://mytribe.in/varijashree)

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