After nearly a decade of exploration and a successful Indiegogo campaign, we released our debut album In Time with a live performance at Drom in New York City—made possible by the support of a community that believed in the music and its mission.

The album captures the spirit of Akshara: rooted in the complexity of Carnatic tradition, shaped by collaboration, and carried by those who continue to value presence, creativity, and connection in a fast-moving world.

Performing at globalFEST 2025 at the Wu Tsai Theater in Lincoln Center was more than an honor—it was a moment of reflection, celebration, and forward motion. For us, this stage represented an opportunity to share Akshara’s evolving voice with a wider, global audience.

At globalFEST, we invited the audience not just to hear the music, but to feel its layers: structured yet spontaneous, grounded in tradition yet constantly stretching into new territory. We’re grateful to have been part of a festival that embraces the power of musical curiosity and cultural connection.