Programma - LaLaLand Nederland

Line Up

Saturday
July 5, 2025

classic

Saskia Rao de Haas and Sandip Bhattacharya

The cello virtuoso Saskia Rao-de Haas, who won a royal distinction, took her love for India to such an extent that she invented a new instrument: the Indian cello. She tours the world with this unique instrument. At LaLaLand, Saskia and tabla player Sandip Bhattacharya will open the festival with her enchanting playing and inspiration — a magical beginning that brings East and West together.

Sumanth Manjunath

Sumanth Manjanath combines tradition with innovation. This son of violin legend Dr. Mysore Manjunath was a musical prodigy at a young age. During this vocal and instrumental LaLaLand concert, Sumanth brings South Indian ragas to life with his violin playing and deep singing, accompanied by tabla. A sparkling interplay!

Debasmita Bhattacharya

MISHRAN means 'merging' in Hindi. And that's exactly what happened when Debasmita (Kolkata and London on sarod), Karan (from Mumbai as percussionist), Frank (from Bergen aan Zee on keys) and Julien (from Nice on saxophone) were given the chance to compose new music in the beautiful mountains of the Himalayas in late 2023.
They created a unique sound and the whole became more than the sum of its parts. At LaLaLand they will give a concert and present their first CD.

Siddharth Kishna

Siddharth Kishna grew up in Amsterdam and became fascinated by the sitar at a young age. Trained by Ustad Jamaluddin Bharitya and graduated from the Rotterdam Conservatory, he combines Indian tradition with a Western perspective. Siddharth will be presenting the sound world of the sitar on Saturday.

music

Hamsika Iyer

One of Bollywood’s most mesmerizing voices — known for hits like Chammak Challo, Raabta and 1234 Get on the Dance Floor. Hamsika Iyer is a musical nomad who straddles genres and languages, performing from Times Square to OZORA. At LaLaLand, this wandering gypsy brings her unparalleled energy and voice live to the stage.

International Qawwali Sisters

More than twenty women from all over the world form this unique Sufi collective. With fiery voices, clapping hands and inspired singing together, they bring an enchanting set full of joy, surrender and connection on Saturday — an absolute must-see at LaLaLand.

MISHRAN

MISHRAN brings worlds together. This four-piece band — with musicians from India, the Netherlands and France — mixes Indian ragas, jazz, percussion and improvisation into a unique sound. With sarod, saxophone, piano and rhythm, MISHRAN takes you on an adventurous musical journey full of encounters and surprises. Live at LaLaLand on Saturday!

Bombay Noir

Bollywood in a new guise: Bombay Noir mixes iconic Indian film music with swing, soul and funk. Led by singer Varshita Ramesh, this Rotterdam ensemble breathes new life into classics from Bollywood and Kollywood — stylish, sultry and full of character. On Saturday at LaLaLand

DJ MOUS

From dhol to turntable: DJ Mous brings pure energy to LaLaLand! This Amsterdam DJ – also a dancer and dhol player – conquered the international stage at breakneck speed and was voted one of the top 100 female DJs worldwide in 2023 and 2024. On both festival days, she will serve up an exhilarating Bollywood set that is guaranteed to make everyone dance.

Tritha — Healing Raaga Concert

In this intimate session, Tritha opens a sound space of healing and stillness. With her unique voice, ragas and knowledge of the healing geometry of sound, she invites you to a deep, meditative listening experience. A place of rest on a Sunday morning, carried by pure sound and vibration.Tritha — Healing Raaga Concert

Dance

Kalpanarts

Kalpanarts, the dance company of choreographer Kalpana Raghuraman, presents Between Us: an intense duet about trust, play and connection. In a mix of Indian classical dance and contemporary styles, full of rhythm, footwork and hand gestures, a dance language is created that moves. This intimate performance can be seen both days.Kalpanarts — Between Us

Avijeet Chakravarty

Born and trained in Varanasi. Practising Khatak dance since the age of four. With over 30 years of stage experience and performances all over India, Avijeet Chakravarty brings the deep rhythms and refined expression of Kathak to LaLaLand; on Saturday and Sunday.

SalAura

SalAura embodies the new India: Dalit-born, classically trained and unabashedly powerful. This drag queen weaves Indian tradition with global pop culture and turns every performance into a statement of freedom. At LaLaLand, she transforms the stage into a place of beauty and rebellion on both days.

Viyu's Bollywood dance

Step into the world of Bollywood with Vyju's dance school Navras! In this energetic workshop you will learn the iconic moves of the Indian film. Vyju, born in Mumbai and the Bollywood dance teacher of Amsterdam for 15 years, makes everyone shine - on Saturday and Sunday.

yoga

Afke Reijenga – Vinyasana & Yin Yoga and Taste of Tantra Large

Afke Reijenga, one of the most famous yoginis in the Netherlands, provides part of the LaLaLand yoga program. Afke combines Vinyasa and Yin yoga in her session, together with a mantra and even a bit of dance this lesson becomes a party. She also gives 'Taste of Tantra' at LaLaLand. Tantra helps you to feel and perceive more, to land more from your head in your body. In this loving soft session you can experience Tantra. A session to feel in the moment. And that is really beautiful (and clothes just stay on 😉

Joep Mencke & Oscar Bieleveld - RISE Experience

Breath, music and magic come together in the RISE Experience: a sensory journey to peace, energy and connection. With live music, breathwork and scent, DJ Joep Mencke and breathing coach Oscar Bieleveld take you to a place beyond thoughts — where silence moves and dance arises. From deep relaxation to pure joy of life.

Esmee Jiskoot — Dance of Shiva & Shakti

Start your day with the Dance of Shiva and Shakti: a healing yoga series from the Himalayas, shared by Esmee Jiskoot. Twenty flowing movements – meditative and powerful, like Qigong – bring balance, vitality and self-love. A loving morning practice that connects body and mind.

Ronald van Pijkeren — Budokon

Budokon is movement with intention: a mix of yoga, martial arts and meditation. Ronald van Pijkeren guides you through fluid transitions that unite strength, breath and focus — where stillness and movement come together.

Sabrina Vernooy - Mukha Kids: Parent-Child Yoga

Dance and yoga teacher Sabrina Vernooy developed Mukha Kids Yoga from her own search as a young mother: a playful parent-child class full of movement, relaxation and real attention. Growing, laughing and connecting together — with room for happy faces and emotional development.

Tara Esther Kleij - Yin and Mantra

Raised in the spiritual Auroville in South India, Tara Esther Kleij has been breathing yoga since her youth. During LaLaLand she guides a calming Yin Yoga session, interwoven with breath, relaxation and healing mantras. With softness and attention she invites you to turn inward and listen to the rhythm of your body, your breath — and your heart.Tara Esther Kleij – Yin and Mantra

talks, workshops and more

Tijn Touber - Talk

Writer, musician and spiritual explorer Tijn Touber comes to LaLaLand with a talk full of insights, stories and lightness. After some twenty trips to India and years of yoga and meditation, he shares his view on inner silence and connection. Seize this moment of reflection on Saturday amidst the festival bustle.

Faridee de Boer — Talk & Meditation

Psychologist and yogini Faridee de Boer shows how ACT, mindfulness and compassion are rooted in Hinduism. Inspired by Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba, she will share an enlightening talk on Saturday and guide a meditation that connects you with inner strength and gentleness.

Drag Talk - SalAura

SalAura embodies the new India: Dalit-born, classically trained and unabashedly powerful. This drag queen weaves Indian tradition with global pop culture and turns every performance into a statement of freedom. At LaLaLand, she transforms the stage into a place of beauty and rebellion on both days.

Hasan Shahrukh — Creative AI Workshop

How do you use mirrors, crayons and AI to create a campaign that really changes something? In this workshop, artist Hasan Shahrukh lets young people use playful tools and smart tech to build powerful visuals and stories. From dream to action — technology becomes a platform for change.

Sunday
July 6, 2025

classic

Ad Groot and Wim Bosman

An ode in sound to Felix van Lamsweerde — 'the father of Indian music in the Netherlands'. Sitar player Ad Groot and tabla virtuoso Wim Bosman, both lifelong friends of Felix, will perform an intimate concert on Sunday afternoon in the 'Felix Room' specially dedicated to him. A classical raga as a tribute and friendship as a source.

YES Jayant Quartet

The virtuoso flutist JA Jayant takes you on an enchanting journey through South Indian ragas and melodies. With his characteristic bamboo flute and accompanied by his ensemble, he lets the art of Carnatic music shine on Sunday evening in the 'Felix Room' — full of rhythm, soul and meditative depth.

Siddhart Kishna & Family

A musical story full of tradition and ensemble: Siddharth Kishna (surbahar), his daughter Saniya (bansuri), son Aaryan (tabla) and mother Sharmili Mitra (tanpura) bring a heartwarming concert on Sunday afternoon. Ideal for families as an introduction to Indian classical music in its most personal form.

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Susmita Gua Thakurta & Jeet Adhikari

An ode in sound to Felix van Lamsweerde — 'the father of Indian music in the Netherlands'. Sitar player Ad Groot and tabla virtuoso Wim Bosman, both lifelong friends of Felix, will perform an intimate concert on Sunday afternoon in the 'Felix Room' specially dedicated to him. A classical raga as a tribute and friendship as a source.

Diamonds 2000

Diamonds 2000 brings music with heart and soul — from Bollywood to Bachata, from Kaseko to classics. This versatile band radiates warmth, fun and craftsmanship, and knows how to touch every audience. At LaLaLand on Sunday afternoon they bring a swinging Hindustani-Surinamese sound that gets young and old moving.

Metta — DJ Set

Mettā mixes alternative Indian electronica with futuristic Bollywood remixes from the diaspora. Think: deep bass, percussion like water and grooves that are simultaneously spiritual and danceable. Expect hypnotic sounds, classical surprises and a sound that makes your body and consciousness vibrate.

DJ MOUS

From dhol to turntable: DJ Mous brings pure energy to LaLaLand! This Amsterdam DJ – also a dancer and dhol player – conquered the international stage at breakneck speed and was voted one of the top 100 female DJs worldwide in 2023 and 2024. On both festival days, she will serve up an exhilarating Bollywood set that is guaranteed to make everyone dance.

Tritha — Healing Raaga Concert

In this intimate session, Tritha opens a sound space of healing and stillness. With her unique voice, ragas and knowledge of the healing geometry of sound, she invites you to a deep, meditative listening experience. A resting place on Sunday morning, carried by pure sound and vibration.

Dance

Kalpanarts

Kalpanarts, the dance company of choreographer Kalpana Raghuraman, presents Between Us: an intense duet about trust, play and connection. In a mix of Indian classical dance and contemporary styles, full of rhythm, footwork and hand gestures, a dance language is created that moves. This intimate performance can be seen both days.Kalpanarts — Between Us

Parijat Nair & Marianne Svasek

In Body, Mind, and Soul dancer Parijat Nair and singer Marianne Svasek take you on a meditative journey through Bharatanatyam dance and Dhrupad singing. Through graceful movement and deep sound, a calming story about body, mind and soul unfolds. Dance and music become mirrors that bring the inner world to life.

Avijeet Chakravarty

Born and trained in Varanasi. Practising Khatak dance since the age of four. With over 30 years of stage experience and performances all over India, Avijeet Chakravarty brings the deep rhythms and refined expression of Kathak to LaLaLand; on Saturday and Sunday.

Viyu's Bollywood dance

Step into the world of Bollywood with Vyju's dance school Navras! In this energetic workshop you will learn the iconic moves of the Indian film. Vyju, born in Mumbai and the Bollywood dance teacher of Amsterdam for 15 years, makes everyone shine - on Saturday and Sunday.

SalAura

SalAura embodies the new India: Dalit-born, classically trained and unabashedly powerful. This drag queen weaves Indian tradition with global pop culture and turns every performance into a statement of freedom. At LaLaLand, she transforms the stage into a place of beauty and rebellion on both days.

yoga

Afke Reijenga – Vinyasana & Yin Yoga and Taste of Tantra Large

Afke Reijenga, one of the most famous yoginis in the Netherlands, provides part of the LaLaLand yoga program. Afke combines Vinyasa and Yin yoga in her session, together with a mantra and even a bit of dance this lesson becomes a party. She also gives 'Taste of Tantra' at LaLaLand. Tantra helps you to feel and perceive more, to land more from your head in your body. In this loving soft session you can experience Tantra. A session to feel in the moment. And that is really beautiful (and clothes just stay on 😉

Tina Rumenovic

Tina Rumenović breathes Ashtanga. Born in Croatia and a dedicated practitioner and teacher since 2014, she took classes with Sharath Jois in Mysore, India – the source of Ashtanga yoga – in early 2024. With almost ten years of daily practice, Tina will take you into the power and precision of this ancient yoga tradition during LaLaLand.

Esmee Jiskoot — Dance of Shiva & Shakti

Start your day with the Dance of Shiva and Shakti: a healing yoga series from the Himalayas, shared by Esmee Jiskoot. Twenty flowing movements – meditative and powerful, like Qigong – bring balance, vitality and self-love. A loving morning practice that connects body and mind.

Sabrina Vernooy - Mukha Kids: Parent-Child Yoga

Dance and yoga teacher Sabrina Vernooy developed Mukha Kids Yoga from her own search as a young mother: a playful parent-child class full of movement, relaxation and real attention. Growing, laughing and connecting together — with room for happy faces and emotional development.

Tara Esther Kleij - Yin and Mantra

Raised in the spiritual Auroville in South India, Tara Esther Kleij has been breathing yoga since her youth. During LaLaLand she guides a calming Yin Yoga session, interwoven with breath, relaxation and healing mantras. With softness and attention she invites you to turn inward and listen to the rhythm of your body, your breath — and your heart.Tara Esther Kleij – Yin and Mantra

Leila van Wetten

From classical Hatha and Iyengar to back workshops and Yoga Nidra: Leila's yoga sessions bring peace, focus and a touch of India. Together with dancer Chandra and mandala maker Gea she creates a magical performance around an Earth Mandala — with dance, ritual and fire, as a tribute to earth and intention.

talks, workshops and more

Saskia Rao - the Hare

The cello virtuoso Saskia Rao-de Haas, who was awarded a royal distinction, took her love for India so far that she invented a new instrument: the Indian cello. She tours the world with this unique instrument. At LaLaLand, Saskia and tabla player Sandip Bhattacharya will open the festival with her enchanting playing and inspiration — a magical beginning that brings East and West together.Saskia Rao-de Haas

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How do you use mirrors, crayons and AI to create a campaign that really changes something? In this workshop, artist Hasan Shahrukh lets young people use playful tools and smart tech to build powerful visuals and stories. From dream to action — technology becomes a platform for change.Hasan Shahrukh — Creative AI Workshop

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