Backstage Siblings Bring Interactive Jamming Session to Chennai on Jan 18
Have you ever attended a concert where the artist felt distant and unreachable? Backstage Siblings aim to completely change that experience. On January 18, the sibling duo Prachi and Raghav will perform in Chennai for the very first time.
Not a Concert, But a Jamming Session
The performers make one thing very clear from the start. This event is not a traditional concert. It is a jamming session. There will be no stage, no fixed setlist, and no separation between the performers and the audience. That is the entire point of their approach.
In an interview, they explained their philosophy. "We don't want people to perceive us as someone separate," they said. For new listeners, the duo describes themselves as participants rather than performers. "Our audiences are the people we're there for. That's why we're called Backstage Siblings, because the stage is the audience."
During their shows, the siblings walk directly into the crowd. They often stand in the middle of thousands of people. The goal is not musical perfection. It is genuine participation.
From Humble Beginnings to Large Gatherings
The project started in their living room in Kolkata. It began as informal gatherings with about 50 people. "We wouldn't call it a concert. We'd call it a jamming session," they state. That relaxed and loose atmosphere has remained a core part of their identity.
There is still no fixed setlist and no rigid structure to their performances. "Whatever happens originates from the people," says Raghav. From those small beginnings, they soon toured six different cities. They hosted sessions with crowds ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 people.
The Importance of Live Jamming Today
In a world dominated by digital playlists and algorithms, the duo believes something essential is missing. "Digitally, you're alone with the music. But when 2,000 people sing together, there are vibrations generated," laughs Raghav.
Their aim is to create collective joy without any pressure. "People have forgotten how to give even one hour to themselves," adds Prachi. Their performance spaces are intentionally designed to be open, friendly, and completely free of judgment.
What Chennai Can Expect
The Chennai set will include several surprises. The song "Kanmani Anbodu" from the film Guna is confirmed as a favorite that will be performed. They are also taking song requests online from their audience.
"Our Instagram is managed by just us. We read every single DM," they say. So what should the Chennai audience expect by the end of the night? "Just one big smile. That works," they conclude with a simple, heartfelt answer.
