Lagori band biography

Lagori is a Folk / Fusion Rock band from Bangalore.
Lagori makes music that reflects the face of the modern Indian youth.
Even though they formed in the year 2011, Bengaluru-based fusion band Lagori has released only one album to date, which is a self-titled.

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Lagori makes music that reflects the face of the modern Indian youth. This Bangalore-based band combines Indian classical melodies and inflections with Rock music, resulting in an interesting mix that is high on energy, while being catchy and soulful at the same time.

Pronounced ‘La-go-ree’, the band gets its name from the popular street game played in south India. The band is fascinated by the rich diversity of culture that exists in the country – especially the evolving definition of what it means to be ‘Indian’. Having grown up in the cosmopolitan city of Bangalore – a city that is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, languages and beliefs – Lagori’s music reflects the varied influences of each band member, culminating in unique, fresh and honest sound. In a short time, their music has won them a growing and passionate fan base, both online and offline.

The band’s live act is an energetic 90 minute performance that includes material from their first album, sung in Hindi and Kannada (the language spoken in Karnataka, the band’s home state), and interesting cover

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Chasing inspiration
“The band has always been inspired by the rich diversity of culture that exists in India and the evolving definition of what it means to be ‘Indian’,” says Geeth, adding, “While our initial songwriting was inspired by our environment as young Bangaloreans, our horizons continue to widen thanks to the travelling we do together as a band. For instance, our song Hadimba was written when we spent a week or so in Manali for a shoot.” Talking about the evolution of the band and its music, he explains, “We’re grateful for the opportunity to continuously learn more about our own country, and this is a sentiment that will continue to dominate our approach to making music and evolving as a band.” Having performed in several Indian languages, be it Kannada, Assamese, Malayalam and even Tamil, Lagori enjoys a fan base from several states in the country. “One of the most enjoyable things for us is to tailor our performances for the audience we’re playing to. We make sure we prepare for each show by first understanding who we’re playing for and then come up with an

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