Saskia Laroo and Band: India Tour - September/October 2024

In her 15th visit to India, Saskia Laroo and her band completed a series of performances across the country from September 18 to October 4, 2024. The tour featured original music in venues spanning multiple cities, blending jazz, funk, and world influences.

The band’s schedule included street performances in Ahmedabad, a Peace Concert at the Shreyas Amphitheatre, and a music workshop at Compass Box Studio. They headlined at the Ziro Literary and Music Festival in Arunachal Pradesh and participated in a private event hosted by the Netherlands Embassy in Delhi. The tour concluded with a Jazz Weekender event and a final performance at the Indian International Center in Delhi.

Tour Schedule Highlights:

• Ahmedabad: Street concerts, Peace Concert at Shreyas Amphitheatre
• Ziro: Performances at Ziro Literary Festival and Ziro Festival Main Stage
• Delhi: Netherlands Embassy, Jazz Weekender, Indian International Center

Line-up: Saskia Laroo (trumpet, alto sax, vocals), Warren Byrd (keyboard, vocals), MC Complex (rap vocals), Maarten Russchen (guitar), Oeds Bouwsma (bass), Willem Smid (drums)

The tour was made possible with support from Cultmix Foundation, Laroo Records, Netherlands Performing Arts Fund, and the Netherlands Embassy in Delhi. More information is available on social media at lnk.at/saskialaroo.