Mediterranean Rhythms. Electronic Energy. Collective Trance.
Alright Mela is a Franco-Moroccan trio that brings together Mediterranean influences, Gnawa traditions, electric oud, and electronic music. Their performances combine hypnotic beats, psychedelic textures, and powerful vocals to create a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary.
Formed by Markus, Cheb Xavi, and Moroccan Gnawa artist Jaouad El Garouge, the group moves between Europe, the Maghreb, and the Middle East, creating music that is designed as much for movement as for reflection.
Their songs explore themes such as migration, tolerance, identity, and coexistence, transforming the dance floor into a space for both celebration and thought. Through groove, rhythm, and collective energy, Alright Mela creates live performances that are immersive, vibrant, and impossible to experience passively.
18 June 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Tagore Theatre
Sector 18, Chandigarh
Entry & Registration:
- Free Entry. Open to all.
Entry Conditions:
- Guests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.
19 June 2026
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Bharat Bhavan
Bhopal
Entry & Registration:
- Free Entry. Open to all.
Entry Conditions:
- Guests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.
21 June 2026
Time: 8 PM
Venue: The Moonshine Project / EXT
Hyderabad
Entry & Registration:
- Free Entry. Open to all.
23 June 2026
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Sisha Cafe
Pune
Entry & Registration:
- Ticketed Entry.
Entry Conditions:
- Guests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.
24 June 2026
Time: 7 PM
Venue: BONOBO
Bandra West, Mumbai
Entry & Registration:
- Free Entry. Open to all.
Entry Conditions:
- Guests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth experience.
Three Worlds. One Sound.
The Trio
Markus
Classical guitarist, oud player, composer. A decade of cross-cultural work led him to create a sound that bridges East and West.
Cheb Xavi
Electro-dub musician, keyboardist and synthesizer explorer. He brings the pulse the hypnotic electronic backbone that drives the dance floor.
Jaouad El Garouge
Born into a Moroccan Gnawa family. Guembri player, singer, and keeper of trance. He has collaborated with Salif Keita, Acid Arab (nominated for Victoires de la Musique), and performed at Sziget and Boom Festival.
