South Asian Cappella Group Penn Masala perform on 11 January 2013 at Hard Rock Cafe, DLF Place Saket Delhi

Events in Delhi - South Asian Cappella Group Penn Masala perform on 11 January 2013 at Hard Rock Cafe, DLF Place Saket Delhi, 8.pm

Penn Masala, the world’s first and premier South Asian a cappella group, was formed in 1996 at the University of Pennsylvania. With seven full-length studio albums and sold-out performances at universities and venues across the globe, the group has successfully pioneered South Asian a cappella. Penn Masala strives to raise the bar, whether that be through improving the innovative blend of Western and South Asian music, spreading a cappella to South Asia, or using their music to benefit the community. Penn Masala remains eager to leave their mark on the world.

Penn Masala's albums, ordered by release date, are Awaaz, 11 PM, Soundcheck, Brown Album, Pehchaan, On Detours, and Panoramic, as well as a compilation album, Out of Stock. Also, Penn Masala have performed for A.R. Rahman, Mukesh Ambani, Sachin Tendulkar, Lakshmi Mittal, Anderson Cooper, Ban-Ki-Moon, and President Barack Obama, among others.

Penn Masala is, above all, a brotherhood. The countless hours spent together for practice, tours, studio, celebrations and much more result in friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

Penn Masala was born with the desire to create music that traversed traditional cultural boundaries and captured the experience of growing up with competing Eastern and Western cultures. As the first group in the world to bring the sounds of the Indian subcontinent to a cappella, Penn Masala has consistently been at the forefront of South Asian-Western fusion ever since. Along the way, they have met and sung for heads-of-state, prominent businessmen, and international leaders, while traveling to some of the most vibrant cities across the world. Penn Masala's music has grown to attract fans from all backgrounds, and they in turn have been influenced by a wide range of cultures. The Hindi-English mashups Penn Masala has pioneered bring together Western pop and Eastern melodies to form harmonies you won't hear anywhere else. Penn Masala's original compositions, complete with innovative sounds, rich textures, and complex arrangements, showcase the distinct sound they have created.

Since 1996, Penn Masala has released 7 full-length studio albums: Awaaz, 11 PM, Soundcheck, Brown Album, Pehchaan, On Detours and Panoramic - of which the latter four are available for streaming and purchase on all major music sites.