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ARTIST BOOKINGS & MANAGEMENT

Connecting world-class artists with unforgettable opportunities. From event bookings to artist management.
Interested in collaborating or booking an artist? Contact us to learn more or inquire about availability.

brian@peopleofrhythm.com  

Luke Vibert

LUKE VIBERT

(UK PRODUCER & DJ, ELECTRONIC MUSIC LEGEND)

Ganesh Rajagopalan

GANESH RAJAGOPALAN

(GRAMMY-WINNING CARNATIC VIOLIN VIRTUOSO)

BillyBranch

BILLY BRANCH

(CHICAGO BLUES LEGEND - HARMONICA, VOCALS)

MANU DELAGO & MAX ZT

(HANGPAN & DULCIMER MASTERS - NEO FOLK FUSION)

L. SHANKAR

(INDIAN CLASSICAL VIOLINIST & WORLD MUSIC LEGEND)

Purbayan Chatterjee

PURBAYAN CHATTERJEE

(INDIAN SITAR MASTER MUSICIAN & COMPOSER)

AKSHARA

AKSHARA MUSIC ENSEMBLE

(INDIAN CLASSICAL • CHAMBER • WORLD)

Janaka Selekta

JANAKA SELEKTA

(DJ & PRODUCER: WORLD BASS • JUNGLE • DNB -ELECTRONIC DUB)

Arun Ramamurthy Trio

ARUN RAMAMURTHY TRIO

(CARNATIC RAGAS MEETS NEXT LEVEL JAZZ)

John Metcalfe

JOHN METCALFE

(ELECTRO-CLASSICAL • AMBIENT • PROGRESSIVE STRINGS)

Posthuman

POSTHUMAN

(ACID HOUSE DJ & PRODUCER, ACID AUTHORITY • CULTURAL GUARDIAN)

 

EVENTS, FESTIVALS & PROJECTS

 

RAVI SHANKAR : RAGAMALA TO ROCKSTAR ART EXHIBITION

A specially curated art exhibition focused on the life and work of late sitar giant and Indian classical music pioneer Ravi Shankar. Featuring hundreds of very rare items, concert posters, artwork, LPs, photographs, recordings and personal items. The exhibition is programmed along with special Ravi Shankar related events including film screenings, Indian classical concerts, music and dance workshops, artist and author talks and discussions. With a goal to help spread the love of Indian classical music and of course highlight the work, history and story of the incredible life of Ravi Shankar, the exhibition debuted at the South Asia Institute in Chicago in November of 2021 and received press and media attention throughout. Supported by the Ravi Shankar Foundation.
Available for exhibition bookings in 2025-2026.

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RAGAS LIVE FESTIVAL

People of Rhythm is proud to be a co-presenter and co-curator of Ragas Live Festival with NYC Radio Live, Pioneer Works, Society of Arts and Culture South Asia and Brooklyn Raga Massive. Ragas Live Festival was born as a 24-hour nonstop in-studio radio broadcast at Columbia University's radio station, WKCR, in 2012 and immediately gained a global listening audience. The annual presentation of 50-70 musicians - and its expansive presentation of music inspired by the Indian Classical tradition - became central to a musical movement that the New York Times, New Yorker, NPR, and others have called “The Raga Renaissance”. The event first left the studio and became a live, in-person broadcast in 2016 at Pioneer Works, where it has since grown a passionate following.
2025 Dates:
7PM, Saturday, October 18 - 7PM, Sunday, October 19, 2025

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EVENTS BY PEOPLE OF RHYTHM PRESENTS

PEOPLE OF RHYTHM PRESENTS…

People of Rhythm is proud to present and partner on a number of programs in Chicago, New York and Boston each year. People of Rhythm regularly presents a number of international touring artists to the US market, many times making the artist’s US debut concerts and tours. Events range from musicians from around the world to electronic club DJs and music producers to jazz concerts. Continuing People of Rhythm’s mission of producing diverse artists and events that are accessible to all.
2025 FALL DATES OF EVENTS:

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RAGAMALA : A CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC

People of Rhythm is the Co-Founder and Co-Curator of the annual, Ragamala showcase concert in Chicago along with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The widely popular, 14-hour all-night long, non-stop concert (now in its 13th year) has become a staple and marquee event as part of World Music Festival Chicago each year. The eight to ten accomplished and rising guest artists and ensembles are selected and featured representing the music of the Northern region of the subcontinent, known as Hindustani music, and also the classical music from South India, known as Carnatic music.

2025 Dates:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Saturday, September 27, 2025

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY’S GLOBAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

People of Rhythm’s, Brian Keigher is proud to be the Co-Founder and Producer for the (six year running) annual, all-day outdoor BU Global Music Festival partnering with Boston University’s Arts Initiative Office. The festival takes place on the campus of Boston University each year with an average of 1,000 attendees. Each year, students and Boston area families enjoy eight to ten extraordinary international musical artists and bands, along with educational workshop events and a global bazaar – all events free and open to the public. Continuing Brian’s lifelong mission of producing free, accessible, civic public programming,


2023 Date is Saturday, September 16, 2023.

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UPCOMING EVENTS….

JUSTIN ADAMS & MAURO DURANTE w/ guest BILLY BRANCH AT HIDEOUT CHICAGO
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025

Previous EVENTs

RAGAS LIVE FESTIVAL AT PIONEER WORKS BROOKLYN, NY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025

L. SHANKAR AT OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025

PUULUUP AT CONSTELLATION CHICAGO
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

HOUSE OF WATERS AT CONSTELLATION CHICAGO
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

ARTS IN SOLIDARITY : A BENEFIT FOR IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 at ALHAMBRA PALACE CHICAGO, IL

 

Boston University Presents the 5th annual,
BU GLOBAL MUSIC FESTIVAL : SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Boston, MA

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events & People of Rhythm Productions presents the ninth annual,
RAGAMALA 2022, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
An all-night Celebration of Indian Classical Music
A Special Tribute Event Honoring Ali Akbar Khan’s Centennial Year.
Chicago, IL

I Love Acid Chicago!

The debut “I Love Acid” night is Chicago’s first an all acid house blacklight bowling bash with guest DJs…
Posthuman (UK)
Frankie Vega (Chicago)
DJ Warp (Boston)
Limited Tickets Available Only in Advance.
Bowling and Shoe Rental Included in Cover Fee.
Cash Bar Only (ATM on site).
10PM-1:45AM
21+ Event
TIX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/317405597687

RAGAMALA FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Wednesday, September 19
East Meets Middle East music ensemble
The Golden Rondelle Theater
Racine, WI / FREE EVENT!

 

Boston Universty Arts Initiative Office Presents
BU GLOBAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
FRIday & SATURDAY
OCTOBER 5 & 6, 2018


FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 
FOUR VENUES ON BU CAMPUS. 

 

Boston Percussive Arts Festival
October 24 - 28, 2018

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