Archive · 18 Jul 2025
French-Caribbean and Indian Music Blend in Calcutta Concert
Imagine a musician from the Caribbean joining up with some talented Indian musicians.
They played music together in a beautiful museum in Calcutta!
The music was a mix of happy Caribbean sounds and the calm, classical music from India.
It was a special event part of the French musician’s tour, and everyone loved it.
The musician said his music is inspired by his heritage.
He said his music is about feelings like love and joy.
He was surprised how much people in India liked his music.
The food was amazing, too!
David Walters, a French-Caribbean musician, collaborated with Indian classical musicians Abhisek Lahiri and Subhadrakalyan.
The performance, held at the Indian Museum in Calcutta, blended Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Indian classical traditions.
The event was part of Walters' India tour and was presented by the French Institute in India and Alliance Française du Bengale.
Walters' music draws from Afro-Caribbean, soul, funk, and hip-hop influences and often explores themes of emotion.
Walters expressed surprise at the warm reception from Indian audiences of all ages.
- Who
- David Walters, Abhisek Lahiri, and Subhadrakalyan.
- What
- A fusion concert featuring French-Caribbean and Indian classical music.
- When
- At the beginning of July.
- Where
- Indian Museum in Calcutta.
- Why
- To blend Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Indian classical traditions as part of David Walters' India tour.
Audience Reception
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Audience Reaction
Audience Reception
The audience was diverse and showed a great appreciation for the music.
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- Musicians
- David Walters, Abhisek Lahiri, Subhadrakalyan
- Location
- Indian Museum, Calcutta
- Event Organizer
- French Institute in India and Alliance Française du Bengale
- Music Genre
- Fusion (Afro-Caribbean and Indian Classical)
- David Walters' Album
- Soul Tropical