This year, at the Tomorrowland Music Fest that unfolds in Belgium this July, the renowned RISE stage welcomes Indian DJ Kaushik Das, better known as DJ Roop, to perform.
As Tomorrowland attracts a diverse audience worldwide, Kaushik, in his first international gig, says he’s put a lot of thought into tailoring his performance to appeal to various musical tastes and cultural backgrounds.
“I want to showcase my Indian heritage. That’s why I’ve decided to incorporate elements of traditional Indian music into my set. Mixing in instruments like the sitar or tabla alongside contemporary beats adds a unique flavour to my performance, giving it an unmistakable Indian essence,” says Kaushik, who plans to connect with the audience on a universal level by curating a selection of songs with catchy English vocals for everyone to enjoy. Kaushik also wants to include tracks in different languages and genres to cater to the diverse crowd, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to groove to.
