Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Kolkata Venue Showcases India's Regional Music Nightly
Imagine a cozy club in Kolkata where the music never stops celebrating all the different sounds of India.
Instead of just playing pop hits, this place, Tavern-Behind-Trincas, features regional music every night.
It's like a live concert every evening, with music from all over the country.
The venue has a band that performs all kinds of music.
It aims to make the audience feel connected to the music and each other.
They have a special week of shows leading up to World Music Day to showcase the music even more.
Tavern-Behind-Trincas in Kolkata is a venue dedicated to regional music.
The venue features regional music nightly, moving away from a one-off novelty act.
The venue offers an immersive cultural experience and aims to dissolve the line between performer and audience.
The in-house band, Tavern-ér-Taal, performs various genres, including Tagore's poetry and Bangla rock.
A special week of performances leading up to World Music Day is scheduled.
- Who
- Tavern-Behind-Trincas and the in-house band Tavern-ér-Taal, along with various guest artists.
- What
- A venue in Kolkata, Tavern-Behind-Trincas, is dedicated to promoting regional music.
- When
- The venue hosts events year-round, with a special week of performances leading up to World Music Day.
- Where
- Kolkata, India, at the Tavern-Behind-Trincas.
- Why
- To showcase and celebrate regional music as a central part of modern Indian culture.
Mainstream Entertainment
Regional Music Advocates
Music Presentation
Mainstream Entertainment
Often overlooks or presents regional music as a novelty.
Regional Music Advocates
Celebrates regional music as central to the cultural landscape.
- Venue Name
- Tavern-Behind-Trincas (TBT)
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Focus
- Regional Music
- Type
- Speakeasy-style venue
- In-house band
- Tavern-ér-Taal
- Special event
- Week of performances leading up to World Music Day