The Ayala Project

The Alaya Project is the essential bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk. Born in the cultural bastion of Oakland, California, The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship, dialogue, and musical immersion across genres and continents.

The driving hybrid kit grooves of Indian percussionist and drummer Rohan Krishnamurthy, the soulful Ragas and melodies of Prasant Radhakrishnan on saxophone, and the harmonic bedrock of Colin Hogan embodies the permanence of a changing soundscape.

Advance tickets are $17 general admission, $14 for seniors/active military and veterans, $5 for ages 25 and under, and $40 for families (2 adults + kids).

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A Festival Pass is available for all eight of our ticketed shows for just $80!

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Learn more at https://www.connectingchordsfestival.com/events/2025/the-alaya-project/

Support provided by the Kalamazoo College Music Department.

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Running August 22 - November 30, the Connecting Chords Music Festival celebrates the unifying power of the world’s music. We strive to present a diverse array of artists, genres and venues each year with the mission of promoting community harmony, mutual understanding and respect among persons of different backgrounds.

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