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The Global ISAI Festival Returns to Mumbai, Chennai and Pune This Month

The multi-genre music festival brings together Tamil/Canadian rapper Shan Vincent de Paul, Zimbabwe jazz/soul outfit Blessing Chimanga, Bengaluru folk rockers Swarathma and more

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The Global ISAI Festival (GIF) is all set to return for its ninth edition on February 22nd and 23rd at Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai and Chennai and on February 28th and 29th at Phoenix Marketcity, Pune. The diverse festival which aims to showcase native as well as global musical talent will feature acts across a multitude of genres. 

On the lineup for GIF are Tamil/Canadian rapper Shan Vincent de Paul along with fellow Tamil producer Yanchan, Bengaluru folk/rock band Swarathma, alternative pop outfit Chennai Street Band, Zimbabwe jazz/soul outfit Blessing Chimanga and Dreams Band, French blues/rock duo One Rusty Band and electronica producer Janski Beeeats, Tel Aviv classical/electronica outfit Castle in Time Orchestra and more. 

The two-day multi-city festival will also host dance and graffiti battles, a hip-hop showcase, a drum circle and other experiential acts across three stages as well as a flea market.

The Global ISAI Festival takes place on February 22nd and 23rd at Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai and Chennai, and on February 28th and 29th at Phoenix Marketcity, Pune. Entry is free. 

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