An un-Hyderabad night in Hyderabad

Went to an incredible show last night completely atypical of events here at Hyderabad: a Senegalese hip hop concert! Of course, it was held at the Novotel (which is my own personal pet peeve that ALL cultural events at Hyderabad occur in culture-less hotels). But I shouldn't complain too much because it was incredibly fun.

Turns out the band of Senegalese rappers (called BBC Sound System) live in France. The event was put on by the Alliance Francaise, who is sponsoring the band's tour across India. One of my favorite marketing posters is from the Alliance Francaise of Trivandrum, who invites folks to "an evening filled with a blend of African melodies, raga, hip hop, soul and salsa rhythms...It is perhaps for the first time that this genre of exotic music is being performed live in Trivandrum." Gotta love it.

Midway through the night, the band (rapping in French) threw in some Hindi (ache, do, teen, char!!!). The crowd went wild.

Intrigued? Here's a link to one of their songs. Go for it; they're that good :)