Four musicians, one raga, endlessly recomposed — part temple, part transmission. Mandala Sound Kollektiv (formerly Mandala Tribe) fuses Carnatic voice, bansuri and tabla with live electronics into a charged electro-acoustic sound. Rooted in raga tradition and driven by beat, breath and byte, the quartet decodes centuries-old modes into groove, texture and voltage — meditative one bar, combustible the next.
At its centre is Carnatic vocalist Shashwathi Jagadish, whose voice bridges tradition and contemporary expression. Around her, musicians from Zuco 103, the Chris Potter Tentet and Hari Prasad Chaurassia treat the raga as a living, improvisational language — deeply human, immersive, and alive.
Line-up:
Shashwathi Jagadish vocals
Mark Lotz flutes, Bansuri, fx
Stefan Schmid keyboards, electronics
Heiko Dijker tabla, electronics
About Mandala Sound Kollektiv
Having performed at major festivals across the Netherlands, the ensemble has proven its ability to captivate audiences with its authentic sound. Their collaborations with notable artists such as Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Meeta Pandit, Melissa Etheridge, Don Byron, Najma Akhtar, Joe Jackson, Airto, and Miguel Anga Diaz further showcase their depth and versatility. For more info check out www.mandalatribe.nl
