Jaipur Music Stage 2025 Delivers a Soulful Second Evening

The Jaipur Music Stage 2025 continued its musical journey with an enchanting second evening, following an electrifying opening night on January 30. Held at Hotel Clarks Amer, the three-day festival comes alive each evening as the Jaipur Literature Festival winds down for the day, offering audiences an immersive musical experience.

The opening night featured two exceptional performances that paid tribute to the timeless verses of medieval poets Amir Khusrau and Kabir Das. The Hazrat Amir Khusrau Project, led by acclaimed musician Abhijit Pohankar, brought Khusrau’s legacy to life, while Dastaan LIVE reimagined the poetry of Kabir in a powerful rock-opera style.

The second evening continued the festival’s spellbinding momentum with performances from renowned artists. Singer-songwriter Kamakshi Khanna, known for her heartfelt lyrics and seamless blend of pop, R&B, soul, and folk influences, captivated the audience with her evocative melodies.

The night’s highlight was a collaborative act featuring Susheela Raman, celebrated for her fusion of world music, Indian classical, and experimental sounds. She performed alongside Sam Mills, a pioneering guitarist in cross-cultural music; Nathoo Lal Solanki, a 13th-generation maestro of the Nagada and Rajasthani folk traditions; and Chugge Khan, an acclaimed performer specializing in Rajasthani folk, Sufi, and Indian classical fusion. Together, they delivered a mesmerizing performance that blended international and Rajasthani musical traditions, enthralling the audience with their dynamic energy and depth.

About Jaipur Literature Festival

Described as the “greatest literary show on Earth,” the Jaipur Literature Festival has, over the past 17 years, evolved into a global literary phenomenon. Having hosted nearly 2,000 speakers and drawn over a million book lovers, the festival remains committed to providing an open platform for dialogue, debate, and intellectual exchange.

Each year, the festival brings together a diverse mix of renowned writers, thinkers, political leaders, and cultural icons to engage in thought-provoking discussions. Past speakers have included Nobel Laureates J.M. Coetzee, Orhan Pamuk, and Muhammad Yunus, Booker Prize winners Margaret Atwood and Paul Beatty, and literary stalwarts such as Amish Tripathi, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Vikram Seth. Beyond literature, the festival has also welcomed eminent figures like Amartya Sen, Amitabh Bachchan, Oprah Winfrey, and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

For more details, visit: www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org

About Teamwork Arts

Teamwork Arts is a leading production company dedicated to promoting the performing arts, literature, and social initiatives. For over three decades, it has showcased India’s rich cultural heritage on global platforms while bringing international artists to Indian audiences.

Annually, Teamwork Arts produces over 33 festivals across 72 cities and 26 countries, including the Jaipur Literature Festival and its international editions in the US, UK, and Europe. During the pandemic, the company successfully launched digital initiatives like JLF Brave New World and Words Are Bridges, which attracted over 4.8 million viewers. The digital version of the Jaipur Literature Festival reached 27 million viewers in January 2021.

In 2024, Teamwork Arts collaborated with the Royal Family of Jaipur to present the inaugural Jaigarh Heritage Festival, sponsored by Vedanta.

For more information, visit: www.teamworkarts.com