Kadak Chai

Burlington, MA - Nov 12, 2023 – Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with unparalleled fervor and musical magic as Kadak Chai, the dynamic band known for their infectious energy, took center stage for a double-header performance at The…

When it comes to Bollywood and music, we all have our favorite songs for different occasions – heartbreak, romance, friendship, and even rain! But what about Diwali, the festival of lights? Surprisingly, Diwali doesn't have a universally recognized anthem. However…

BOSTON, MA – October 9, 2023 – Kadak Chai, the sensational Bollywood Rock band, delivered an unforgettable performance at the City Winery Haymarket Lounge on October 8th, 2023, leaving the audience electrified and awestruck. The evening was a resounding success…

Bedford, Massachusetts, June 27, 2023 – Bollywood rock band, Kadak Chai delivered a spirited performance at the Bedford Music and Arts Festival on June 17, 2023. The festival was organized by the Bedford Cultural District to celebrate its one-year anniversary…

Newton, Massachusetts, May 22, 2023 – Chinmaya Mission Newton, a renowned organization dedicated to promoting Indian cultural heritage and spiritual values, hosted a vibrant and joyous Spring Gala celebration on May 21, 2023. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from…

Bedford, Massachusetts, May 16, 2023 - The South Asian Association of Bedford hosted their annual Holi Celebration on May 7th, 2023, and it was a joyous and colorful affair. Attendees were treated to a spectacle of color and delight, with…

Holi, also known as the "Festival of Colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu festival celebrated all over India and other parts of the world. The festival is usually held in March, and it signifies the arrival of spring and…

Many in India dream of becoming actors and making it big in the film industry. While some are born into the industry, others have to go through a lot of struggle before achieving their dreams. Many of the biggest film…

Music is an integral part of Indian weddings, and Bollywood music is undoubtedly the most popular choice. From romantic ballads to upbeat dance numbers, Bollywood has a vast repertoire of songs that can cater to every mood and occasion. In…

In the Bollywood song Badtameez Dil from the movie Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Ranbir Kapoor in all his style and swagger sings “Aye Bollywood, Hollywood, very very Jollywood” which got me thinking…

How many “woods” are there? Most folks know…

Hope you enjoyed our Part 1 blog. In this Part 2 blog, we will dive a bit more about the structure of the song composition and arrangement of the melodies required. 

Not always but generally, Desi songs have a distinctive…

Indian music is generally filled with a lot of rich melodies and overlays.

For the most part, when the band practices and arranges cover music - the melody, lyric, beats, tones and other musical aspects of the song already exist.…

January and February tend to be slow months for the band.  Christmas and New year festivities are done and the party season slows down at least until Valentine’s day. When things are slow and there are not a lot of…