Music & Dance: Summer Folkloric Festival

As the Summer Folk Festival draws to a close, the evening culminates in a powerful showcase of music and dance that celebrates the soul of rural and tribal India — and its resonances across the globe.

Renowned Baul singer Papia Das Baul joins forces with Dayo in a captivating Indo-African folk music collaboration, blending earthy rhythms with spiritual expression. Their performance bridges continents, invoking the shared roots of oral traditions and nomadic soundscapes.

Adding vibrant color to the evening artists present a spirited performance of Bollywood folk — a lively fusion that captures the essence of traditional dance with contemporary flair.

The evening also features a graceful folk-dance presentation by Abanti Mukhopadhay, drawing from deep rural traditions and performed with striking authenticity.

Together, these artists create an immersive journey through folk traditions — a fitting tribute to the festival’s commitment to heritage, community, and artistic exchange.