Alphons Joseph Music School

Performing Artists

Balabhaskar

Violin

Balabhaskar - the name is all enough to electrify those who are in love with instrumental music. He is a celebrated violinist, South Indian by origin, who created revolution in a South Indian's concept of instrumental fusion.

Deeply rooted in Carnatic classical music and trained since his tender age of three by his guru and uncle, the veteran musician Mr. B. Sasikumar, Balabhaskar set out to contribute his innovations to the field of music.

The journey has made him today one among the most sought after musician in Kerala. He remarkably continues his exciting musical journey, still leaving his audience spellbound and stamping the memories of his enthralling performances.

Sayanora Philip

Vocals

Born in a family of musicians, sayanora storms the lime light with her scintillating performances both at home and abroad.

Her mellifluous voice, crowned with an aura of resplendence has earned a place for her in the hearts of the young and the old alike.

Under the tutelage of prof. Balan master, sayanora at the tender age of five, learnt karnatic music, which she says was indeed a sine qua non for ascending the ladder of her career.
“to those who dare and act, success comes often, that’s my mantra,” says sayanora with twinkling eyes.

Alphons

Vocals, Guitar

Alphons is the backbone behind the idea of Crossroads World Music Festival, Kochi. He is a film music director and is the lead guitarist, vocalist and one of the founders of the gospel music band, Rexband, which has produced some wonderful albums.

This band experimented a lot in gospel music by blending Western music with Hindustani and Carnatic.
The specialty of Alphons is his uncanny ability to use fusion that blends Indian ragas with Western notes and his willingness to experiment with the unknown and unexplored realms of music.

His favorites are melody compositions and some of his compositions are symphonic in nature.

Gino Banks

Drums

Easily one of India’s most influential drummers, Mumbai-based Gino Banks has been a fundamental figure in the music scene, be it indie or commercial.

His early start at the age of nine, playing percussion with the Indo-jazz fusion band Sangam, helmed by his father, the well-known jazz pianist Louiz Banks, encouraged him to take up music professionally at the age of 15.

He has collaborated with several international and Indian musicians, contributed to groups such as the The Mekal Hasan Band from Pakistan and worked for Hindi films with the likes of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Vishal-Shekhar.

Mohini Dey

Bass Guitar

Mohini Dey lives, breathes and sleeps music.
The accomplished bass guitarist, who is all of 21 years old, has been described as a prodigy by many musicians.

The curly-haired teen, who was introduced to music at the age of three by her father, has been doing concerts and recordings all over the world since she was 10.
No wonder she is now a part of AR Rahman's team.

Not only has she done over 30 shows with the Oscar winner, but she has also done recording sessions with him for his movies.

Sithara

Vocals

Sithara Krishnakumar, popularly known by her first name Sithara, is an acclaimed Playback singer and a known Ghazal singer.
A graded artiste of All India Radio, she is making her presence felt in the music industry following a string of successes in musical talent shows.

She has rendered her voice to over 300 film songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages.

A singer who respects and takes her profession seriously, she likes to learn and experiment with folk and fusion genres of music.
Moreover, Sithara is a trained classical dancer.

People Behind

Alphons Joseph

Founder & Director

To commemorate World Music Day Crossroads School of Music an initiative of Music Director/Playback Singer Alphons Joseph has come up with the unique idea of a music festival "Crossroads World Music Festival Kochi" on Wednesday, June 21st at IMA House Kaloor.

Along with renowned musicians like Alphons Joseph, Gino Banks (Drums), Mohini Dey (Bass Guitar), Bala Bhaskar, Sayanora and Sithara talented students will also perform on stage. There would also be a Hindustani Sitar concert by Darwar University gold medalist Paulson K. J., Tabla by Rathnasree, Piano concert by child prodigy Milan Manoj and drums solo performance by Floyd Emmanuel.

Our aim - is not just to be a simple music school but an institution that churns out world class musicians. So at the festival, we bring world’s renowned artists and the talented young students to share the same stage so that they get a greater opportunity to collaborate with great musicians. At the Festival we will also have the album release of our four bands - an all students bands formed as part of our summer camp programme Band Fiesta. This event is just a prelude to the three-day Music Festival that will be held on the first week of October. Entry by pass only.

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Performing Artists

Balabhaskar

Violin

Sayanora Philip

Vocals

Alphons

Vocals, Guitar

Gino Banks

Drums

Mohini Dey

Bass Guitar

Sithara

Vocals

People Behind

Alphons Joseph

Founder & Director

Event Schedule

Event 1

Vocal

Event 2

vocals, rhythm guitar

Event 3

drums

Event 4

drums

Event 5

other

Event 6

Vocals

Chester Bennington

Vocal

Mike Shinoda

vocals, rhythm guitar

Rob Bourdon

drums

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